The NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has drawn criticism from National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama for requesting Ghanaians to vote for him in the general elections of 2024.
Mahama stated that the youth could not afford to waste another four years testing out Dr. Bawumia’s untested leadership during the NDC’s campaign kickoff on Saturday, July 27, in Tamale.
Dr. Bawumia’s position in the current administration, which Mahama alleges has mismanaged the economy, drew harsh criticism from him.
The youth are begging for an experienced hand who will open doors for them, Mahama emphasized, saying that Dr. Bawumia does not deserve the chance to lead the nation given his previous record.
“On December 7, Ghana must change course, we cannot solve the crisis in which we are with the same people who caused the problem. Several years ago, somebody (President Akufo-Addo) came and said try me, the result is what we’re seeing today. Today, another person [Dr Bawumia] has come and he’s also saying try me.
“And he’s saying the same things the one who has put us in this ditch said eight years ago. And what they are saying is that if they don’t deliver after four years, change me.
“The youth of this country don’t have four years to waste. The youth of this country are in a hurry to create the opportunities that will make them live a dignified life. They are not going to try somebody and four years take him off. The youth want an experienced hand.”