Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki-Awingobit, has voiced disappointment over Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent vision statement, labeling it as a regurgitation of unmet assurances.

In his address to the nation on Wednesday, February 7, as the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bawumia outlined a series of policies aimed at leveraging technology and private sector collaboration to foster sustainable job creation, revenue generation, and propel Ghana into the modern global economy.

Additionally, he pledged to abolish the controversial E-Levy and align port charges with Togo to combat smuggling.

However, Asaki-Awingobit contends that while the outlined policies were commendable, they lacked innovation, merely echoing promises previously made by the government but left unfulfilled.

In an interview with Rainbowradioonline.com, Asaki-Awingobit emphasized the necessity for a social contract with Dr Bawumia and other political candidates, emphasizing the need for accountability should they be elected to office.

"The promise to introduce a system where businesses would be audited not more than once; the policy to use the Ghana Card to acquire a passport, and the others are all good, but we would have to sign a social contract with him and ensure that we hold him to account on these promises if he is elected as president," remarked Asaki-Awingobit.

He further underscored the importance of scrutinizing all political parties' manifestos and committing to hold elected officials accountable for their pledges.

As Ghana approaches its upcoming elections, the sentiments expressed by Asaki-Awingobit highlight the electorate's demand for substantive policy proposals and a renewed focus on accountability and transparency in governance.