Vice President and flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has adjudged the current administration as the best in terms of job creation in the country since 1993.

Dr Bawumia was addressing the nation during a speech to outline his plans for the country as potential next president under the theme, “Ghana's Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future.”

During his address, Dr. Bawumia highlighted various aspects of the economy the NPP government has developed since 2017 and outlined significant achievements made under President Akufo-Addo so far. He expressed a deep desire to build on these achievements and make Ghana a better place.

Providing examples of development projects undertaken since the government assumed office in 2017, Dr. Bawumia mentioned initiatives such as the Free SHS program, the One District One Factory agenda, and the National Digitalization Agenda, which includes providing unique digital identities for all Ghanaians.

Addressing the topic of job creation, Dr. Bawumia stated, "Let me talk about jobs. What is probably the most remarkable development in terms of the economy is that our government has created 2.1 million jobs between 2017 and 2022. Notwithstanding the global economic crisis. The public sector recruited 1.2 million people, while the private sector created 975,000 jobs, according to SSNIT data. We recruited 100,000 more health workers, 100,000 more teachers, and more than double the fire service personnel, and so on. Our government clearly has created more jobs in the last 7 years than any other government in the Fourth Republic. This is truly remarkable, under the circumstances, even though we still have to create more jobs. Notwithstanding the economic crisis, this government has been able to steer the ship of the nation away from catastrophe."

He also touched on several other topics, such as the current state of the economy in terms of GDP, inflation, debt, and revenue; the effect of COVID-19 and the government's response to the pandemic; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global oil prices and Ghana's energy sector; and the criticisms leveled at the Bank of Ghana for its monetary policy and exchange rate management.

Dr Bawumia expressed confidence in the NPP's track record and competence and urged Ghanaians to vote for him and his party in the upcoming presidential election.