In a recent address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made a significant pledge regarding the composition of his potential administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He declared, “Enhancing the role of the private sector along with fiscal and administrative decentralization, improving our systems and the way our institutions function will lead to greater efficiency; cutting waste and ensuring value for money in procurement. Additionally, an efficient system of governance will require even fewer ministers. Therefore, I would have no more than 50 ministers and deputy ministers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the importance of transparency in combating corruption, stating, “One of the most potent weapons against corruption is transparency. Many corrupt activities are cash-based… Apart from the obvious economic benefits of moving in the direction of a cashless society, the literature does indicate that the more electronic payments are used in transactions as opposed to cash, the more there is traceability and therefore the less the corruption.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting his vision for a cashless economy, Dr. Bawumia outlined plans to encourage electronic payment methods by abolishing taxes on digital transactions, including the controversial e-levy. He also announced intentions to publish details of all public contracts online for public scrutiny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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