Independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen says Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia cannot escape the current economic crisis.
Kirematen argues that the vice president running for president is an integral part of cabinet decisions and cannot be separated from the country’s struggle.
He dismissed claims that the vice president lacks the influence to positively impact the country.
Mr. Kyerematen, the founder and leader of the change movement, credits former President JE Atta Mills, who gave leadership of the process to Vice President John Dramani Mahama, and Dr. John Dramani Mahama for the guidance of Ph.D. He cited similarities with President Akufo-Addo, who gave the Bawumia has similar opportunities.
He admitted that he was involved in economic mismanagement during his tenure as trade minister, until he parted ways with the New Patriotic Party and resigned in September 2023.
The former Minister of International Trade and Industry emphasized the importance of his ability to be a change agent, despite his involvement in economic turmoil.
Mr Kerematen, leader and founder of Change for Change, said it would be difficult for Mr Bawumia to absolve himself of full responsibility as the government is not run by ministers alone, but by the highest level of the executive branch. I explained that.
During an interview with Bernard Avre perspective upon city ββtv, February 7, 2024 Kerematen pointed out: “There is no doubt about that, but how can you deny that you were a minister and say that you are not part of the system?” But that is not the case, and what the Minister is saying is that the Government is not run by Ministers. It concerns the highest level of executive branch. As a minister, you provide direction. β
βThe theory that if you are the vice president you donβt have the power to do anything is not true. In the case of the late former president J.E. Mills, he literally gave everything to then vice president Mahama, every opportunity to lead the process. Itβs the same thing. President Akufo-Addo also gave it to the Vice President. [Dr Bawumia] Every opportunity to lead the governance process. β
IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentile has called on Ghanaians to ensure that the NPP presidential candidate has a fair hearing before addressing the nation, saying he is only serving as vice president.
Mr Bentil also stressed that Dr Bawumia should be given a chance as he is “only number two”.
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