Spokesperson for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako, has clarified the rationale behind his boss' decision to pursue policies that diverge from those of the incumbent Akufo-Addo government should he become President.

Mr Boako stressed that advocating for a new vision doesn't necessarily entail criticism of the current administration's policies.

He explained that while Vice President Bawumia has played a significant role in the current administration, his constitutional powers are limited, preventing him from fully implementing his own visions and beliefs.

As the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bawumia aims to chart a different course for Ghana if elected, reflecting his distinct vision for the country.

“Every leader has his or her vision that is why we say “new king, new law”. And the Vice President premised his vision on something he said “the circumstances and instances that occasioned certain dreams and visions of the incumbent government will be different than the circumstances that will exist when he becomes president. And therefore, there are some good footprints of this government that he is going to continue with.””

During the launch of his campaign titled "Bawumia Speaks," Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia made several promises, including the removal of certain tax policies such as the controversial E-Levy, emission tax, and the 15% VAT on electricity.

While many have praised these commitments, others remain skeptical. Critics question why Bawumia seeks to eliminate these taxes when President Akufo-Addo oversaw their implementation.

In response to these queries, Dr. Bawumia's spokesperson, speaking on JoyNews' PM Express, reiterated that the Vice President's role primarily involved offering advice on economic management. Therefore, there is no inconsistency in him presenting new visions for the country, distinct from the current administration's policies.

“So if your boss has a vision and you say that given the opportunity this is the way I want to go, you are not necessarily saying that what your boss is doing is wrong.

“It could also be that there are some limitations in terms of implementation with the vision that is currently being implemented but we should not conclude that because Vice President Bawumia is showing some policy departure from what is being done today means there is something wrong,” he said on Wednesday.