“I have engaged with you, and I understand your concerns” – Bawumia to young Ghanaians
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to make the voices and concerns of Ghana’s youth central to his leadership should he be elected President in 2025.
Speaking at a youth-focused event in Accra on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia underscored the importance of his ongoing engagement with young Ghanaians and shared his vision for a youth-inclusive administration.
“Over this year alone, through my youth connect and other forums across the country, I have engaged with you, the youth, and listened to your fears, concerns and aspirations,” Dr. Bawumia said, assuring young Ghanaians that he understands their priorities.
“I have been inspired by the ingenuity and the can-do spirit of the Ghanaian youth. When I say to you today that your concerns and aspirations are my top priority items, I mean it from every sinew of my body.”
During his address, Dr. Bawumia echoed sentiments from his acceptance speech as NPP flagbearer, outlining his aspirations for a forward-thinking Ghana.
“My vision is to build an inclusive, food self-sufficient, job-generating, data-driven and systems-based nation that will fully participate in the global digital revolution to solve our problems and usher in a golden age of benefits from our natural resources,” he said. Dr Bawumia emphasised the value he places on empowering young talent across diverse sectors, from technology and robotics to creative arts, sports, and entrepreneurship, urging youth to join him on this transformative journey.
He assured young Ghanaians that inclusivity would be at the heart of his administration, saying, “I want to ensure that the specific needs of young people are sufficiently addressed by my government, if given the mandate, because I see that as vital if we are serious about making a difference in the long term.”
Dr Bawumia extended a call to action, especially to Generation Z, encouraging them to play an active role in building Ghana’s future. “I invite the youth, particularly the Gen Zs, to join me in this journey of great possibilities. I have a place for you,” he affirmed.
In closing, Dr Bawumia pledged to create avenues for youth participation in government, promising, “If you elect me as your next president, I promise to involve you, the young people of Ghana, in the formal political processes, for your voices to be heard and your ideas drafted into formulating policies of government.”