Combating Corruption : Dr. Bawumia says he’s committed

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has restated his commitment to combating corruption, which he claims is a key impediment to national development. Interacting with clergy in Cape Coast on Monday as part of his campaign tour of the Central Region,

Dr. Bawumia pledged to continue combating corruption, emphasizing that his commitment is demonstrated by what he has done thus far as Vice President in the fight against corruption through digitalisation.

Combating Corruption in the public sector

“Corruption in the public space is a major canker against our development and the fight against it must continue. I have been a committed fighter against corruption and I am very committed to the fight against it,” Dr. Bawumia said.

Dr. Bawumia further stated that corruption may be combated by implementing effective prevention methods, rather than simply paying lip service to the issue.

“Corruption can be fought effectively through systems and I have been behind building digital systems which are aimed at averting corruption.”

“That’s the way to go, building systems to tackle corruption and I am very committed to it.”

“The ghost names that have been wiped off the public payroll is an example of how putting in place systems fight corruption.”

Dr. Bawumia also informed the clergy that as President, he will be more accountable to them since he will be required to return to Ghanaian people and account for his stewardship before seeking another term.

“As President, by the grace of God, I will also be more accountable to you because I will have the opportunity of seeking another term and I will come back to you and the Ghanaian people to account for my stewardship,” he said.

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“If I don’t perform, you won’t give me another opportunity so I will work hard and deliver on my pledges so that I can come back and account to you.”

“As for somebody, there will be no accountability because he will go on a honeymoon and you won’t see him again,” Dr. Bawumia added, amidst laughter by the members of the clergy.