Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a modern and inclusive Ghana rooted in robust systems and data-driven governance. Addressing members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Accra on November 20, 2024, Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision for transparency, inclusion, and economic transformation.
“I want to build a country of inclusiveness, with good governance and transparency at its core. This has always been a priority for me,” he emphasized.
Dr. Bawumia attributed his focus on systems-building to his belief that modern governance requires strong institutional frameworks. He noted that since assuming office, his administration has spearheaded initiatives to address fundamental challenges through digital transformation.
“When we entered office, I concentrated on laying the foundation for systems that ensure transparency. This has been part of my vision for over a decade, as highlighted in a book I authored in 2010,” he explained.
Key achievements under his leadership include the implementation of the Ghanacard to address identity verification, the digital address system to tackle the lack of structured property locations, and mobile money interoperability to promote financial inclusion. According to Dr. Bawumia, these innovations have made significant strides in enhancing service delivery and reducing inefficiencies.
“These systems form the backbone of our digitalization agenda and have already begun transforming Ghana’s economy. They have enabled public services to move online and made processes more accessible,” he said.
Looking ahead, Dr. Bawumia outlined his plans to build on this foundation, pledging to expand digitalization to achieve greater inclusion and combat corruption. “Digitalization removes human interference in transactions, ensuring transparency. My vision is for every government transaction to be traceable and secure, leaving no room for manipulation,” he stated.
He expressed his desire for Ghana to become the first African country to implement blockchain-based e-governance, a move he believes will strengthen transparency and accountability. He cited the United Arab Emirates as an example of successful blockchain adoption and expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to surpass global benchmarks.
“I am a problem solver by nature. What advanced countries have achieved, we can do even better,” he asserted.
Dr. Bawumia assured the CSOs of his resolve to work with all stakeholders in creating an inclusive governance framework that fosters trust and economic progress. With his focus on systems and data, he aims to position Ghana as a model for transformative governance in Africa.
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