'NDC is already struggling, 4 years will be their undoing' - Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 NPP flagbearer, spoke in London. He addressed the Young Executive Forum during his Thank You Tour. He claimed the governing NDC is struggling just four months into office.

Bawumia believes the NDC's challenges will worsen over time. This situation sets up a strong comeback for the NPP in 2028. He stated, “The NDC in government is being exposed in just five months.”

He criticized the Mahama-led administration for making false promises while in opposition. Bawumia said they failed to deliver once in power.

“They promised to lower prices of kenkey and living costs,” he noted. “But have you seen any price reductions? No, prices are rising.”

He highlighted a broken promise about cocoa prices. The NDC had promised to raise cocoa prices from ¢3,100 to ¢7,000. Now they claim they have wrong information and won't increase the price.

On illegal mining, he accused the party of failing its promises. “They said galamsey would stop, but it’s increasing,” he remarked.

Bawumia also mentioned teachers who were misled by campaign promises. The NDC claimed they would abolish teacher licensure exams but now say they won’t change them.

He mocked their promise of a 24-hour economy as unrealistic. “How can you have a 24-hour economy with dumsor?” he asked.

Bawumia warned that current power outages confirm what the NPP had predicted. “We told Ghanaians that dumsor and NDC go together,” he said.

Looking ahead to 2028, Bawumia expressed confidence in an NPP return to power. “I believe that 2028 will see us back in government,” he stated.

He pointed out historical trends favoring returning candidates in Ghanaian elections. Examples include former presidents Kufuor, Mills, and Akufo-Addo.

Bawumia discussed President Akufo-Addo's legacy too. He believes people will appreciate his administration over time.

“Like Kufuor, who was unpopular when leaving office but is now favored,” he explained.

In a moment of humility, Bawumia acknowledged his party's mistakes during their term. “We did not get everything right; I apologize for our shortcomings.”

However, he emphasized that lessons have been learned from these experiences.

“If given another chance by God’s grace, we will improve,” he assured supporters.

He concluded on an optimistic note: “Let’s be enthusiastic! I count on your support.”