Bawumia deserves our praise for nation’s economic rebound - NPP elder    

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Mr. Yaw Dabie Appiah Mensah is a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He stated over the weekend that Ghana's economy may rebound. This is due to effective economic interventions by the previous administration.

He believes Ghanaians should praise former Vice President Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia. Bawumia was the head of the nation’s economic management team under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr. Mensah emphasized that we must acknowledge his contributions, which are yielding results now.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, he discussed President Mahama’s performance in his first 120 days in office. Mr. Mensah said Mahama's government has not done anything exceptional to stabilize the economy.

He noted that public sector employees should recognize their salaries are being paid due to a solid economic foundation left by the previous administration. Instead of criticizing former President Akufo-Addo, Ghanaians should remember that a bad economy would not allow for salary payments.

Mr. Mensah described Mahama's performance as “nothing good to be praised.” He claimed that Mahama had failed to achieve 30 percent women representation in his government, as promised during the Election 2024 campaign.

At 75 years old, Mr. Mensah is a former organizer of the NPP in Brong-Ahafo Region. He pointed out that the current government has not addressed illegal mining issues and that energy sector conditions continue to worsen.

He compared this situation to the Ghana cedi's recovery against the dollar, attributing it to good monetary policies from past administrations. He stated, “President Mahama can’t take credit for that.”

Mr. Mensah criticized the government's decision to dismiss some formal sector employees hired by the previous administration. He called this action unfortunate and a bad precedent threatening national security.

He expressed hope for progressive development and economic prosperity in Ghana. However, he stressed that successive governments should also praise their predecessors for setting positive examples.

Instead of portraying a negative image of past administrations for political gain, Mr. Mensah urged President Mahama and his government to be honest with Ghanaians about inheriting a stable economy.