In a recent discussion, Development Economist Dr. Frank Bannor expressed strong support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s digitalisation vision, asserting that it is vital for Ghana’s economic competitiveness and future growth.
Development Economist Frank Bannor Endorses Vice President Bawumia’s Digitalisation Vision for Ghana
ACCRA – In a recent discussion on Gordon Asare-Bediako’s “Bɛkyerɛ Mu” show broadcast live on Wontumi Radio 95.9, Movement TV, and MyABC TV, Development Economist Dr. Frank Bannor expressed strong support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision of digitalisation. The economist argued that the future of Ghana’s economy rests on embracing digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), concepts that Dr. Bawumia has consistently championed.
Dr. Bannor, who also serves as the Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, emphasised the necessity for Ghana to adjoin the global digital economy to remain competitive. “For Ghana’s economy to be able to compete favourably with the rest of the world, we need Bawumia’s digitalisation. We can only move into the next stage of our development with the kind of vision being espoused by Vice President Dr. Bawumia,” he said during the show.
Historically dependent on traditional agriculture practices symbolised by tools such as cutlasses and hoes, Ghana must pivot to a more technologically driven economy, according to Dr. Bannor. “The age of cutlasses and hoes is long gone because digitalisation is the only driving force behind the next industrial revolution,” he asserted. He further explained that AI and digitalisation are pivotal forces in today’s global economy.
Dr. Bannor urged the public, particularly the youth, to support Bawumia, who is set to run as the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer in the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections. He posited that Bawumia’s digitalisation agenda is well-aligned with global trends and could propel Ghana into a new era of economic development. “We have since gone past brick-and-mortar leadership. The world has moved 15 years ahead of bricks and mortar. We cannot play catch-up with a leader whose ideas are old-fashioned, a Stone Age leader cannot help the country in its digitalisation agenda,” he said.
Specific to Bawumia’s election promises, Dr. Bannor highlighted the Vice President’s commitment to training one million youth in digitalisation and artificial intelligence. He suggested that such initiatives are crucial for Ghana to harness the full potential of its youth population and ensure the nation’s competitiveness in the global market. “Bawumia’s promise to train a million youth in digitalisation and artificial intelligence is the surest way for Ghana to be propelled to the next millennium,” Dr. Bannor noted.
In summary, Dr. Bannor’s endorsement of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia centres on a shared vision of leveraging digital technologies and AI to drive economic growth and sustainability in Ghana. As the December elections approach, his statements add to the growing dialogue around the importance of digitalisation in the nation’s future.
