The Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to accusations from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) branding him a liar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking at a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr Bawumia dismissed the tag, suggesting they stem from his ambitious vision for Ghana’s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Bawumia argued that the accusations against him arose from his forward-thinking approach and belief in Ghana’s potential to match the achievements of developed nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasised the need for a mindset shift in the country, advocating for a belief in the possibilities of technological advancement and economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFundamentally, 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, \u2018It Is Possible\u2019,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen other countries are going to Mars, why would you think earthly things are not possible?” he quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nonetheless, the NPP flagbearer acknowledged that some of his proposed policies might seem futuristic and difficult to grasp initially, leading to skepticism and accusations of dishonesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He, however, insisted that his plans are grounded in a belief that Ghana can achieve significant advancements, provided the nation adopts a proactive and optimistic mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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