Dr. Abed Lamangin Bandim, representing Bunkpurugu in Parliament, has asserted that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot evade responsibility for the nation's economic challenges.

In an interview with Pan African TV on March 12, 2024, Dr. Bandim criticized President Akufo-Addo's recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing it as mere propaganda.

He highlighted the substantial funds left by the previous administration under John Mahama and criticized the current government's borrowing practices.

Dr. Bandim pointed out that despite these financial resources and additional COVID-19 funds and tax increments, unemployment remains high.

He juxtaposed Akufo-Addo's current remarks with his 2018 SONA, where he lauded Dr. Bawumia's role in economic successes, highlighting an apparent contradiction.

Reminding Ghanaians of unfulfilled promises by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to transition from taxation to production, Dr. Bandim cited stagnant economic growth and increasing inflation rates.

He emphasized the necessity of recognizing the groundwork laid by previous administrations, particularly under Mahama's leadership.

Dr. Bandim underscored initiatives like telecommunications development, Mobile Money introduction, and fibre optic infrastructure as crucial elements of Ghana's digital advancement during Mahama's tenure.

He criticized the current administration for overlooking past contributions and failing to adequately address economic challenges.

Calling for a more honest assessment of the economic situation, Dr. Bandim urged concerted efforts to build upon existing foundations for sustainable development.

“There were three funds that John Mahama left with so much money in there.

“The Stabilization Fund had accrued about $300 million. Then you take the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund which had accrued about $250 million, and then you take the Sinking Fund which also had about $500 million. All of this put together with the monies that Akufo-Addo and Bawumia came to borrow".

Dr Bandim added that “In addition, if you add the COVID-19 funds to it and the taxes that they have raised, we are still where we are with so much unemployment.”