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19 Aug

We Have Weathered The worst Of The Storm And The Economy Is On A Path Of Recovery – Dr. Bawumia

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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged the challenging times Ghana and the rest of the world have gone through in the past two years. He has also expressed relief and optimism at clear signs of recovery. In the past two to three years, several economies around the world have been hit by unprecedented levels of inflation and the rising cost of living, with Ghana getting its share as inflation hit over 50% at a point with fuel hitting nearly 20 Cedis per litre. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 NPP Manifesto in Takoradi…

19 Aug

We’ll Establish Fintech Fund With A Seed Capital Of $100M – Bawumia

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to establish a Fintech Fund with an initial seed capital of $100 million if he is elected President in the upcoming December elections. At the unveiling of the party’s manifesto on August 18 in Takoradi, Dr. Bawumia highlighted that the fund aims to attract additional private sector investment to support Ghanaian start-ups focused on developing innovative payment and financial services solutions. He also committed to working closely with the Bank of Ghana to expand the Regulatory Sandbox significantly, allowing more Ghanaian and regional FinTechs to participate. This initiative is…

12 Aug

Bawumia Promises GSA GH₵10M Annually To Prospect For Minerals

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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to resource the Geological Survey Authority with at least GH₵10 million annually. This is part of the NPP’s efforts to maximise the benefits Ghanaians derive from the exploration of Ghana’s mineral resources Dr Bawumia believes that the current system where companies are given prospecting licences to search for minerals through a ‘trial and error’ process results in the destruction of the environment. “We intend to resource the geological survey department with at least GH₵10 million every year to locate the minerals. This will prevent the trial-and-error process of…

09 Aug

Bawumia Proposes Anchoring Cedi To Gold For Long-Term Stability

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Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has unveiled plans to stabilize the cedi by anchoring its value to gold, a move aimed at mitigating currency depreciation and addressing ongoing foreign exchange challenges. This strategy follows the success of the domestic gold purchase programme, which has enabled the Bank of Ghana to amass 65.4 tons of gold worth US$5 billion, significantly strengthening the country’s gold reserves. During the inauguration of the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery in Accra on Thursday, Dr Bawumia emphasized that this new foreign exchange policy is intended to ensure the long-term stability of the cedi. “I propose a new…

27 Jul

Free SHS transformed North, Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Under Mahama- Bawumia

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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted that the transformative impact of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme in the North and across Ghana would not have been possible had former President John Mahama remained in office. Addressing a massive crowd in Jirapa as part of his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr Bawumia emphasized the significant benefits that the Free SHS initiative has brought to numerous households in the North since its introduction in 2017. He criticised former President Mahama for opposing the policy, despite its advantages for the region…

18 Jul

Keep Protecting Ghana’s Democratic Gains – Bawumia Urges Police

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The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has called on the Ghana Police Service to ensure a violence-free election in the upcoming December polls. Emphasising the need to consolidate Ghana’s democratic achievements, the Vice President highlighted the crucial role of the police in this process. Speaking at an event at the Police CID Headquarters, Dr. Bawumia stressed the significant responsibility the police hold in maintaining peace during the election. He underscored that, the Police Service is indispensable to the functioning of democracy in the country. Dr. Bawumia affirmed that without the effective role of the police,…

28 Jun

I Know The Attire Bawumia And NAPO Will Wear On Jan. 7, 2025- Warrior Prophet Predicts Victory For NPP (VIDEO)

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Prophet Kusi Appiah, better known as Warrior Prophet, has reiterated that NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia shall be sworn in as President-elect on January 7, 2025. According to him, any seer or prophet that predicts a loss for Dr. Bawumia in the 2024 elections, is a liar. Speaking on Movement In The Morning show on Movement TV/ Wontumi Radio with Kwaku Dawuro, he mentioned that Der. Bawumia's second tour would receive a reception three times larger than the recently ended tour of the country. He detailed the attire Bawumia would wear on January 7th, 2025, and the Kente cloth NAPO…

10 Jun

2026 WCQ: Dr Bawumia Dines With Black Stars Ahead Of CAR Game [Photos]

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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia visited the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Central African Republic tonight. Ghana will host the Wild Beasts in this crucial matchday four game of the qualifying series, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT. The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer visited the team to offer encouragement and motivate the players to perform well against the Central African Republic. He was accompanied by Sports Minister, Ussif Mustapha and were welcomed by the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, and the Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo. “A remarkable show…

10 Jun

VIDEO+PICTURES: Bawumia Shuts Down Kumasi…Wontumi, MPs Follow Him

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi has once again asserted his position as the powerhouse of NPP politics in the region. The popular Regional Chairman did not disappoint, even in the face of extreme challenges after giving the Vice President and the party's Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Dr Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia and his entourage a rousing welcome to the region. In what could be described as a triumphant entry of the Vice President, the teeming crowd reportedly thronged the residence of the Vice President at Ahodwo Daban early in…

02 May

Chiefs Will Be Part Of Licensing Miners When I Become President – Bawumia

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The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections. He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the mineral licensing process, ensuring their involvement before any miner can obtain a license to operate in a given area. Dr Bawumia said this when he addressed the Western Regional House of Chiefs on Thursday during his Western Regional campaign tour. He identified the lack of involvement of traditional authorities in mining licensing as a significant issue facing the Small-Scale Mining Sector. As a solution,…