Former President John Dramani Mahama has come under fire for his 24-hour economy policy, with Dr. I.T. Yusif Tedam, the NPP national former treasure aspirant, criticising it as vague, impractical, and a desperate bid for political power.
Dr. Tedam accused Mahama of failing to outline a concrete plan for the policy’s implementation or explain how it would address Ghana’s pressing economic challenges.
“After nine months of pushing this idea, Mahama has yet to demonstrate how it will work or make a meaningful impact. It remains nothing more than a whimsical and mythical vision,” Dr. Tedam said.
Dr. Tedam questioned Mahama’s credibility, pointing to what he described as a track record of governance failures during his presidency, including:
- Prolonged dumsor, which crippled businesses and households.
- Cancellation of allowances for teachers and nursing trainees.
- The collapse of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
- High-profile corruption scandals, such as the Ford Expedition bribe and Airbus saga.
- Dubious judgement debts paid to NDC cronies.
“Mahama’s leadership was marred by mismanagement and scandal. His return would set Ghana back, not move it forward,” Dr. Tedam emphasised.
In stark contrast, Dr. Tedam praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for presenting a detailed vision for Ghana’s future. Bawumia’s policies, including job creation, tax reforms, and building a world-class digital economy, demonstrate a clear and actionable roadmap, according to Dr. Tedam.
“Unlike Mahama, who thrives on empty promises, Bawumia provides real solutions with detailed implementation plans. This is the kind of leadership Ghana deserves,” he added.
Dr. Tedam also announced transportation, feeding, and accommodation for voters in Accra registered in the Northern, Oti, and Western regions. For more information, voters can contact 0201928505 or 0244375849.
Dr. Tedam urged voters to reject Mahama’s bid for a second term, saying, “Ghanaians cannot afford to revisit the failures of the past. Let us choose a future of progress with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.”