Mahama understands Ghana’s economy better than Bawumia – Victor Smith

Ambassador Victor Smith, a former Ghanaian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), has rallied Ghanaians to have faith in former President John Mahama's promises.

He stated that the former president, who is seeking election in the upcoming December elections, possesses the necessary skills to steer the country's economy back onto the right path, unlike the current situation under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

In an interview with Kwame Minkah on Power FM's Dwaboase program Tuesday morning, Ambassador Smith praised Mahama's achievements in various sectors of the economy, comparing them to the current regime.

He argued that the NDC's flagbearer understands the nuances of Ghana's fiscal space and its potential benefits for Ghanaians.

According to Ambassador Smith, Dr. Bawumia, the head of the country's Economic Management Team and the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), cannot match the competencies of President Mahama.

"He [Bawumia] doesn't have the experience to run a country like Ghana. Look, you [Bawumia] have presided over such rot for 8 years; how can we give power to you?" he questioned.

Smith asserted that John Mahama has firsthand experience as a President and understands the needs of Ghanaians, urging them to vote for him to apply his experience to rectify the mess created by Akufo-Addo and his appointees.

His reaction comes against the backdrop of severe economic hardship fueled by the depreciation of the country's currency and inflation, which have sparked agitations among various labor unions.