At least I'm not a drug dealer or Government Official 1 - Bawumia jabs Mahama

The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP),  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s claims that he is a liar.

Dr. Bawumia denied the tag during a media appearance on Sunday, August 25, claiming it stemmed from his ambitious vision for Ghana's future.

"People call me a liar, and I say at least I'm not called a murderer, as my boss [President Akufo-Addo] was called, or I'm not called a drug dealer, or even I'm not called Government Official 1," he said referencing allegations previously made against former President John Mahama in the alleged airbus bribery scandal.

Dr. Bawumia claimed that the accusations against him stemmed from his forward-thinking approach and belief in Ghana's ability to equal the achievements of developed nations.

He emphasized the importance of a national mindset shift, arguing for belief in the possibilities of technical innovation and economic growth. 

Fundamentally, I believe Ghana can do exactly what is happening in the developed world, in the advanced countries. I believe we can leapfrog technology. And for us to do this, we must have this mindset of possibilities. That is why I'm saying, ‘It Is Possible’,” he said.

He subsequently criticised the NDC for what he perceives as a defeatist attitude, accusing the party of having an "impossibility mindset" that limits Ghana's development.

“When other countries are going to Mars, why would you think earthly things are not possible?" he quizzed.

Source: Lead News Online