Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to ensure that Ghanaians gain complete ownership of 100 percent of the nation's mineral resources if he wins the presidency.

He stressed that his administration would prioritize substantial shifts in how the country manages and controls its natural riches, implementing policy frameworks aimed at empowering Ghanaians to fully exploit the benefits of the nation's mineral wealth.

Dr. Bawumia made this assurance during a breakfast gathering with religious leaders in the Eastern Region on Monday, as part of his extensive campaign tour across the nation.

“I am going to refocus our paradigm for natural resource management. For the most part, Ghana has not maximised the benefits of our natural resources," he said.

“Since the days of the Portuguese in the 15th century, gold has always been taken out of Ghana. We haven’t benefitted much from our natural resources; I am going to change that paradigm. I am going to bring a bigger focus on ownership of our natural resources."

“It is as if right now we don’t own our natural resources. I believe that if we do the exploration; and we are going to empower our universities and the Geological Service Department to do the exploration, once we explore that we have seven gold belts that we haven’t yet discovered,” he stated.

After thorough exploration confirming the presence of gold, Dr. Bawumia assured that under the new policy, Ghanaians will have full ownership of these resources, standing at one hundred percent.

Dr. Bawumia's nationwide campaign will cover all 275 constituencies across the 16 regions until the first week of June.

“Bold Solutions for Our Future,” is the theme for his campaign, focusing on three key pillars: The battle of Ideas and Character, The Battle of Records and The battle of effective campaign.

The NPP Flagbearer and his campaign team will prioritize an issue-based approach, presenting practical and customized solutions to address the pressing concerns of the Ghanaian populace.

Their outreach will encompass a diverse array of stakeholders, including traditional leaders, clergy members, youth organizations, traders, drivers, farmers, and students. Additionally, they will engage with businesses, associations, and the media to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Market centers and other public venues will serve as platforms for Dr. Bawumia to directly hear the voices of traders and consumers, while townhall meetings and ongoing stakeholder engagements will facilitate dialogue with Ghanaians nationwide.

Since being elected as the NPP Flagbearer on November 4, 2023, for the December 7 elections, Dr. Bawumia has been extensively involved in consultations and interactions with various groups across the country, demonstrating a commitment to understanding and addressing their needs.