In a bold move, the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has posed five critical questions regarding the state of Ghana’s economy to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
John Mahama’s inquiries come in the wake of growing public concern over economic instability and are part of his three-day tour in the Northern Region.
Addressing a gathering of local residents, Mr. Mahama criticized the NPP for what he described as a reliance on propaganda to secure power, claiming that the true fundamentals of the economy have now been exposed.
He referenced Dr. Bawumia’s previous challenge to the late Vice President Amissah Arthur, who faced 170 questions about economic management.
John Mahama’s questions reflect deep-seated concerns among Ghanaians about the current administration’s economic record.
The five pressing questions John Mahama directed at Bawumia are as follows:
1. Why is the exchange rate currently GH¢17 to one US dollar?
John Mahama seeks clarity on the depreciation of the cedi and its implications for everyday Ghanaians.
2. How has Ghana’s public debt ballooned from GH¢120 billion to GH¢767 billion in just eight years?
This question highlights concerns about fiscal responsibility and the long-term consequences of rising debt levels.
3. What led to inflation soaring to 54%?
John Mahama is demanding an explanation for the dramatic increase in inflation that has significantly affected the cost of living.
4. Why did the government borrow GH¢42 billion from the Bank of Ghana?
This inquiry raises questions about the reliance on central bank financing and its impact on monetary policy.
5. Lastly, why has Dr. Bawumia shifted focus from the economy to digitization?
Mr. Mahama challenges Bawumia to justify this pivot, suggesting that critical economic issues remain unaddressed.
John Mahama emphasized that the NPP’s credibility is in question, urging voters to reject them in the upcoming December elections.
He believes that only the NDC can reset the country and put it back on a path toward economic stability and growth.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana🇬🇭
