Leader of the Movement For Change, Alan Kyerematen, has once again criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for attempting to distance himself from the failures of the government.

Mr Kyerematen emphasized that as the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Bawumia cannot evade accountability for the current economic challenges, as he is an integral part of the cabinet's decision-making process.

The former Trade Minister asserted that Dr. Bawumia has had numerous opportunities, provided by President Akufo-Addo, to implement his ideas and visions for the nation.

Therefore, any attempts by Dr. Bawumia to dissociate himself from the government's shortcomings would be futile. Kyerematen made these remarks during an interview with Citi TV on Wednesday, February 7.

“This theory that if you are vice president you don’t have the leverage to do anything, that is not true. In the case of late former President J.E Mills, he literally gave everything to then vice president Mahama, every opportunity to lead processes. It is the same thing, President Akufo-Addo has also given the vice president [Dr Bawumia] every opportunity to lead processes of governance.”

While acknowledging his involvement in the mismanagement of the economy during his tenure as Trade Minister until his resignation in September 2023, when he parted ways with the New Patriotic Party, the former Trade and Industry Minister emphasized the importance of his capacity as a change agent.

Despite his role in the economic challenges, he highlighted his commitment to driving positive change and addressing the nation's issues moving forward.

“There’s no doubt about that, how is it even possible to deny that you have been a minister and say that you are not part of a system?

"But that is not the case, you are talking about being a minister, governments are not run by ministers. It’s about the executive authority at the highest level. You provide the direction as a minister," he admitted.