60% of voters blame Bawumia for economic crisis- Global Info Analytics survey

The latest survey data from Global Info Analytics says that 60% of voters hold Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia partly responsible for the current economic crisis in the country.

According to the findings, respondents believe that Dr. Bawumia, as the leader of the Economic Management Team, has not taken sufficient steps to alleviate the hardships faced by Ghanaians.

However, 34% of the respondents argue that Dr. Bawumia, cannot shoulder the entire blame, in his capacity as Vice President since the ultimate responsibility lies with the President.

Meanwhile, 6% of respondents indicated no opinion on the matter.

At a public lecture on ‘Ghana’s Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future’ at the University of Professional Studies in Accra on February 7, 2024, Dr. Bawumia distanced himself from full responsibility for the economic crisis, which received criticism, especially from the opposition NDC.

“I am like a driver’s mate, But if, by the Grace of God, you make me President, I will be in the driver’s seat with constitutionally mandated authority to pursue my vision and priorities,” Dr. Bawumia insisted.

Also, President Akufo-Addo while delivering the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, reiterated similar sentiments, accepting full responsibility regarding the positive and negative outcomes of the government.

According to him, there must be no confusion about who shoulders the consequences for the success of any decision implemented for the betterment of citizens.

“Under the Constitution, the executive power of the State is vested in the President of the Republic. Ultimately, the President is responsible, and, therefore, takes the credit or the blame for whatever happens in his or her government,” President Akufo Addo said.

His comment sought to explain the statement made by the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicating that he is only a “mate” to Akufo-Addo during his lecture.