The presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for underestimating the importance of digitalization in driving Ghana's economic growth.

Bawumia contends that Mahama's dismissal of digitalization's significance overlooks its contributions to the economic difficulties encountered during his presidency.

Highlighting the benefits of digital advancements for both citizens and the country's overall progress, Bawumia addressed a group of young voters on Sunday, November 3.

He urged them to reject Mahama in the upcoming 2024 elections, emphasizing Mahama's perceived lack of comprehension regarding the role of digital technologies in the economy.

“Today, he [Mahama] says, there’s no link between digitisation and the economy. Right? How can that be? In this 4th industrial revolution, how can we have a leader who doesn’t appreciate the value of digitisation, in a digital global economy?

He went on to assert, “He should not be allowed close to the presidency, with that mindset, he shouldn’t be allowed close to the presidency. A leader who doesn’t understand digitisation in today’s world wants to be President of a country like ours, trying to move forward into the future, no.”

Bawumia further challenged Mahama's claim that infrastructure development is his primary achievement, arguing that it pales in comparison to the current administration's focus on digital transformation.

He suggested that digitalization should be regarded as the cornerstone of progress, overshadowing traditional infrastructure as the key driver of Ghana's economic development.

“His signature 24-hour economy has defied explanation and understanding. It’s basically a case of one day one explanation, including the rearing of lions and elephants. In me, you will have a brand new, tear-rubber president, not a second-hand failed president.”

Mahama clarified that his proposed "24-Hour Economy Policy" is designed to rejuvenate Ghana's economy by implementing specific, targeted interventions aimed at enhancing productivity and stimulating growth.