In a fiery statement, Ahmed Mohammed Gedel, Deputy Zongo Caucus Coordinator USA, has sharply criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamoud Bawumia’s recent proclamation of an economic “upgrade,” dismissing it as a “fallacious, untenable, and scary proposition.” Speaking to the Daily Democrat in response to Bawumia’s address at the “Meet the Press” series, Gedel argued that the proposed upgrade is not a genuine solution to Ghana’s economic challenges but rather a desperate attempt by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to retain power.
Gedel likened Bawumia’s upgrade to a faulty IT system upgrade, warning that when a system is already corrupted, an upgrade only worsens the problem, leading to a complete crash.
“In such cases,” the former NDC Technical Advisor on Biometric Systems and representative at IPAC and UNDP-GHANA said, “a reset is the only sensible option, allowing for a clean slate and a fresh start.”
Mr. Gedel went on to challenge Bawumia’s claims, stating that the so-called upgrade is merely a continuation of the failed policies that have already plunged the economy into crisis. “This is not an upgrade,” Mr. Gedel insisted, “but a recipe for disaster.”
Zongo caucus coordinator further criticized the Vice President’s attempts to dismiss the achievements of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zongo communities.
He emphasized that the NDC has implemented numerous policies and initiatives specifically aimed at improving the lives of Zongo residents, including the establishment of the Hajj Village, the recognition of religious holidays, the creation of the Islamic Education Unit, and various infrastructure projects.
In contrast, Mr. Gedel contended that the NPP’s so-called impactful achievements, such as Free SHS, NHIS, and digitalization, are general policies that benefit all Ghanaians and are not specifically tailored to address the unique challenges facing Zongo communities.
He accused the NPP of using propaganda to undermine the NDC’s work in these areas.
The former NDC Technical Advisor System and representative at IPAC and UNDP-GHANA concluded by urging Ghanaians to reject Bawumia’s flawed approach and instead demand a reset, a chance to reboot and rebuild the economy on a solid foundation. “Anything less,” he warned, “is a betrayal of the Ghanaian people.”
