Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has played down former President John Mahama’s claims of contributing to the country’s workforce development, citing massive unemployment during the Mahama administration. Speaking at the 8th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Dr. Bawumia asserted that the previous government failed to prioritize this area.
“That collapsed economy is performing better than your [John Mahama] economy that you left us,” Dr. Bawumia stated, highlighting the NPP’s efforts to improve the labor force. “We have created more jobs, 2.1 million jobs than any kind in the Fourth Republic. He [Mahama] was creating unemployment with dumsor and everything.”
Dr. Bawumia emphasized that the current government has made significant strides in job creation, citing data that shows 1.2 million jobs created in the public sector and 975,000 jobs in the private sector. He also highlighted the government’s infrastructure development achievements, including the construction of more roads, railways, airports, and public libraries than any other government in the Fourth Republic.
The Ghana CEO Summit, themed “Reigniting business and economic growth; charting a path forward,” brings together top CEOs, Heads of State, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from West Africa and beyond. Established in 2016, the annual event aims to foster economic growth and development.
