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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has outlined a ten-point development agenda aimed at addressing the everyday economic and social challenges confronting Ghanaians, with a strong emphasis on jobs, fairness, and stability.
In a policy-focused presentation, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana’s long-standing difficulties rising living costs, unemployment, unreliable services, and weak business confidence require practical solutions rather than political rhetoric. He described the agenda as a results-driven roadmap designed to improve livelihoods and restore trust in public systems.
Central to the agenda is job creation, which Dr. Bawumia identified as the foundation of dignity and economic security. He stressed the need for meaningful employment opportunities for the youth, support for entrepreneurs, and fair wages to enable families to plan for the future.
On transparency and equity, the former Vice President reiterated his commitment to using digital platforms such as mobile money to deliver government support directly to beneficiaries, eliminating delays, favoritism, and leakages. He noted that transparent systems are critical to rebuilding public confidence in governance.
Dr. Bawumia also highlighted agriculture as a key pillar of the agenda, pledging to modernize farming practices to boost productivity, reduce food prices, and strengthen food security. According to him, empowering farmers with tools, technology, and market access will help stabilize household budgets and the national economy.
Energy reliability featured prominently in the agenda, with plans to expand solar power generation and invest in local solar manufacturing to reduce outages and lower electricity costs. He said dependable energy remains essential for businesses, schools, hospitals, and households.
The agenda further proposes reforms in public transport through the introduction of electric buses and vehicles to make commuting cheaper, cleaner, and more efficient. Dr. Bawumia said improved transport systems are vital to productivity and quality of life.
Other key proposals include tax reforms to simplify payments, a tax amnesty to help struggling businesses recover, predictable import duty regimes to stabilize prices, and the introduction of a national credit scoring system to expand access to finance for individuals and enterprises.
Dr. Bawumia maintained that the ten-point agenda reflects a shift toward policies that directly affect daily life, arguing that Ghana’s development must be measured by improved living standards rather than political promises.
Emmanuel Mensah
