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Ghana will Be better under Bawumia’s leadership – Egyapa Mercer
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A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Egyapa Mercer, has argued that Ghana would be better off if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becomes President.
He said criticisms labelling Dr. Bawumia as a liar over unfulfilled campaign promises are unfair and politically motivated.
According to him, no political party in Ghana’s history has been able to fulfil all its manifesto promises since the return to democratic rule in 1992.
“They call Dr. Bawumia a liar because some promises made by the NPP were not fulfilled. But the truth is that no party has delivered 100 percent of its manifesto,” he said.
Mr. Mercer questioned whether past leaders should also be described as liars because they were unable to fully implement their promises.
He cited President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure between 2012 and 2016, noting that several commitments made during that period were also not fully achieved.
“Even assessments showed that less than 50 percent of those promises were delivered, but that does not mean he was lying,” he stated.
He explained that manifestos represent a vision for national development and that several factors, including economic and global challenges, can affect implementation.
Mr. Mercer said Dr. Bawumia played a key role in proposing solutions during Ghana’s recent economic crisis, some of which are currently being used by the present government.
He pointed to policies related to gold accumulation and economic management as examples of ideas that are still benefiting the country.
He expressed concern about decisions by the current administration to sell some gold reserves, warning that such actions could have long-term consequences.
Mr. Mercer said he has worked closely with Dr. Bawumia and has confidence in his leadership abilities.
“I know his work ethic, his knowledge, his experience and his attitude to work,” he said.
He added that Ghanaians have time to assess leadership options ahead of the 2028 general elections.
According to him, the country would be better served if Dr. Bawumia becomes President in the future.
“I strongly believe that if he becomes President in 2028, Ghana will be better for it,” he added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
