The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that the projected growth rate for 2024 has been revised upwards to 4%, with expectations for 2025 indicating an even higher growth rate.
Dr. Bawumia contrasted these figures with the 3.4% growth rate Ghana experienced in 2016 under former President John Mahama, highlighting the improvements as a sign of economic progress.
Speaking at the “Bawumia Speaks on Jobs for the Youth” event held at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra on Sunday, November 3, 2024, he expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic future, emphasizing that with the right leadership, the country could achieve even more. Dr. Bawumia referenced Standard & Poor’s projection of 5.4% growth for 2025 as evidence of growing confidence in Ghana’s economic direction.
He suggested that this trajectory could accelerate further through his “business-friendly and job-creation programs,” detailed in the NPP manifesto. Addressing Ghana’s youth, Dr. Bawumia urged them to support his candidacy, promising, “Elect me to do more for you.” He underscored his commitment to policies focused on economic growth, job creation, and increased opportunities for young Ghanaians.