By Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has provided further details on his proposed “Buy Ghana First” policy, which he plans to implement if elected president.
Speaking to community stakeholders in the Okaikoi Central Constituency in Accra on Wednesday, Dr. Bawumia explained that the policy is designed to boost support and patronage for local industries and the private sector.
“I hear we are currently buying school uniforms from China. That will not happen under the Buy Ghana First policy,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“We will also ensure that furniture for schools are not imported from other countries.”
“Whatever we can buy from Ghana, we will buy them here to help boost our local industries, the private sector and create more jobs for our people.”
For nearly an hour, Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision and policies to an audience that included clergy, imams, traditional rulers, traders, and community members.
Among the policies discussed were a new tax regime featuring tax amnesty for businesses and a flat tax rate, the enhancement of the gold-for-oil policy, the introduction of solar energy to reduce power costs, the deployment of electric buses for public transport to cut transportation expenses, a revamped mining regime to support small-scale miners and promote responsible mining, and the training of one million youths in ICT for digital jobs both locally and abroad.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized the policies he championed as Vice President, which he claims have had a substantial impact on the country.
He urged constituents and Ghanaians to vote for him as president, citing his proven commitment and capability in his previous role.
