In Conversation with Mahamudu Bawumia on Ghana's digitization agenda

[@canhamkofidonkor8296]

This is a great interview indeed. Ghana missed the first industrial revolution normally referred to as the Agricultural Revolution. We also missed the Sevond Revolution, lso referred to as the Industrial Revolution. The nation again missed the third industrial revolution, normally referred to as the ICT Revolution. The World is now in the 4th industrial Revolution referred to as DATA Revolution. If Ghana continues with its Digital Agenda, it would surely never miss the 4th Industrial Revolution with Dr. Bawumiah leading the charge. May the good Lord help my homeland Ghana.

[@myAfricanAffairs]

Ghana doesn't need that so-called Agricultural Revolution....it't full of poisonous foods a.k.a GMO.

[@mubarakmohammed414]

Brilliant submission by the Vice President. Another credit goes to the Host. He prepared for the interview. He wasn't rushing and snapping the Vice President with surprises. He knew when to interrupt. When to ask questions. He allowed Dr. Bawumia to relax and flow better. A very useful interview.

[@afrobeatsplanet]

Dr. Digital. Best Vice President ever, and future president of Ghana.

[@kdx1214]

Well said, countries with good digital penetration are more organised, have more citizen inclusiveness which promotes business and development. Great vision for all African countries, the AU should promote this agenda. Thank you Dr Bawumia 🇬🇭

[@salamabdul4873]

What do you mean by "Digital penetration"? Well, all the digital systems that he is talking about is bogus because it can be easily penetrated meaning easier to hack. Countries are now moving from centralised Digital systems to Blockchain decentralized digital systems the vice president clearly don't know what he is talking about. This Digitalisation systems was there before he came to power ok.

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Bawumia is merely claiming credit for something he did not introduce after failing miserably with the economy.

[@fordhanson7416]

Mr host or Presented you are the best you conducted yourself very professionally which most of our Presenters fail, because they look at scoring points thereby missing the substance thank you body

[@AYTM1200]

You just don't want the presenter to expose him.

[@gladisadjei5225]

Yes sir 👏 you represent Ghana very well. Well done 👏 ✔.

[@dorothysiaw-lartey6441]

Intelligent interviewer, brilliant answers 👍. I think he will take Ghana to the top if voted president.

[@lilyaims3950]

Best president that Ghana has ever had. Next to lead Ghana 🤩👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@amponsahaugustine2481]

@B Bash why don't you vote for him foolish guy.

[@JamesBond-44]

This Guy is one of the most brilliant Economists in Africa. His credentials speaks for it self. Just his CV alone will tell you more about his brilliance. This guy was even the best Economics student in his years at the University in England. Much Respect for taking Ghana higher.

[@asamoahprince9542]

Do you live in Ghana? Yes he may be brilliant but he's not an honest person

[@williampaintsil622]

@@asamoahprince9542 S Shame on you. You should be ashamed of yourself. You have a guy who is trying to lay the foundation that has eluded post independence Africa and you are putting him down. Shame on you for the pull him down attitude.

[@bernardkuwornu199]

@@asamoahprince9542 stop the envy

[@asamoahprince9542]

@@williampaintsil622 shame on your mother and your father. What foundation is he laying? Tell me

[@asamoahprince9542]

@@bernardkuwornu199 I'll stop the ony3 and ots3

[@rosemondappiah8297]

When wisdom is speaking, only the wise understand. Thank you Mr vice president for blocking a lot of the loopholes so the create, loot and share family will not have access our monies. A selfless government that looks into the future and works to secure it. I AM A PROUD GHANAIAN

[@AYTM1200]

His government has stolen more money than any government in the history of the nation.

[@georgeboateng2190]

Young, intelligent, brilliant, energetic Ghana can hope for.

[@benbo7042]

Google who is the biggest liar in Ghana to know who he is.

[@frankosei9726]

@@benbo7042 who cares about your NDC foolishness

[@frankosei9726]

He is going to be magnificent as our president. By the way NDC vice presidential candidate said she is going to face Dr.Bawumia with literature, Very funny and jovial

[@benbo7042]

@@frankosei9726 Egyimie. I am too smart to be affiliated with corrupt political parties in that village.

[@benbo7042]

In the community of the blind,the one-eyed man is seen as a hero.

[@fordhanson7416]

Wow for God sake this is a brilliant Vice President ever on the Continent taking over ancestors failures, never witnessed such a great answers from an African politician, you are a President Mr.

[@Qwinjaey]

Great mind, Africa needs more men like him. I know such a change comes with a lot of sacrifices and that includes the hardships we facing but years from now people will appreciate the good work. Only a few will understand this. USA, UK and Europe went through all that over 100yrs ago and today they run the world. Africans can do so too but unfortunately our people hate change. Most Ghanaians only know how to complain and point fingers and not think about the long term benefits of todays hardships.

[@magretanno-bempong5666]

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[@AYTM1200]

What kind of nonsense is this, you can't send the exchange rate from $1 to GHC 3.8 all the way to GHC13. You can't increase public debt 5X from GHC122 BILLION to GHC 576 BILLION, essentially indebting us for 40 years. That is insanity and unacceptable but to protect this liar you say all we know is complaining. Useless human being, do you know the suffering has brought.

[@elizabethacquah4447]

wow! great interview

[@donprincoify]

We are heading in the right direction and with leaders like Dr.Bawumia at the helm I remain very optimistic about Ghana's future. My problem with the digitization process is how little anyone speaks about the security and custody of the data collected. Ghana is using foreign internet and service providers who have in the past openly shown disdain to our concerns and sensitivities as a nation. So what oversight tools and protocols do we have in place to supervise their activities and protect our data? Is there any insurance to pay for any hack incidents,interruptions of services or stolen/misuse of our data? Do we have any plans to transition to a government operated or Ghanaian owned service providers? Thirdly,which branch of the government has control over the data collected and what system is being set up to prevent the domestic misuse of said data. Shouldn't we require that requests for data by foreign countries and entities gather a three fourth parliamentary approval or something to that effect? Digitizing our system is obviously the right way to go but we must learn from the difficulties other countries have faced in their attempts. I know for a fact that Ghana cannot request or demand data from any British system because they rightfully consider the mined data a sensitive state material. Maybe we should learn from them.

[@philipyeboah897]

The way to go is to have a Data Protection Act and systems to protect electronic transactions through internet security.

[@AYTM1200]

This comment was written 2 years ago, how in your right mind could you say we are on the right path ?. We had 54% inflation at that time all under this man's watch. Are you inume to suffering or are you masochist who gets enjoys the suffering this man has brought ?.

[@AK-lb8jq]

Very good job Dr 👏 👍

[@nanaadjei3344]

Our able and knowledgeable vice president 🙌 ❤

[@doncanny680]

Great interview loved watching it 👌👌👌👌

[@StreetSoccerGh]

The most exciting part is the free education for all Ghanaian children cos we have the word largest propaganda machinery known as the NDC that is riding in opposition,it only takes educated people to stick to the truth

[@asamoahprince9542]

See this fool

[@ishmealmohammed2041]

@@asamoahprince9542 say something and stop insulting. If you are well educated and could express yourself very well why insult? Go get the free education.

[@augustineaddison7583]

@@ishmealmohammed2041 well said Bro, God bless you.

[@derrickansah3938]

@@ishmealmohammed2041 boss that's the problem n Ghana now the ndc are so unintelligent all they do is lie on a daily basis no intellectual arguments

[@papa22631]

@@ishmealmohammed2041 Thank you Ishmeal. A word to a wise is enough.

[@afariantepimbussa3519]

The Truth man behind the success of Nana Addo's government is Dr Bawumia the man of sagacity and integrity, ayekooo

[@AYTM1200]

This same man you say is responsible for the "success" of the Akufo Addo government is now saying he had no say over the economy and his hands were tied. Lies after lies after lies.

[@paakofi9860]

It’s only the wise that will understand him

[@philipyeboah897]

Which is why the free senior high school education is very important and Ghanaians need to take advantage of it, to enhance personal and professional development.

[@kwamenketiah1623]

Ghana is the winner in this digitization era

[@AYTM1200]

Don't worry, we understand Mr. 54% inflation very well and know he is nothing but a liar.

[@dadoboye1536]

This is brilliant…

[@bishopword2496]

With such hearts and brains, Ghana my beloved country has hope

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Alan Kyerematen stood against the sale of Ghana's Trade Fair and refused a bribe of millions of dollars. That is the kind of leader Ghana needs now. We need Alan to successfully fight corruption. CAMPAIGN FOR ALAN VOTE FOR ALAN GHANA WILL RISE AGAIN 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@EstherTawiah-v6h]

U are very great in fact it is possible yes it is possible

[@solomon-ox1eo]

He is an excellent conversationalist.

[@universal1983]

Very good VP God bless you 🙏

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Bawumia has no vision and no policies. He has only smiles, lies and jokes.

[@alfredantwi2182]

A true blessing to the Land

[@majormusic6990]

No doubt Ghana has to transition into the digital era but that comes with a lot of grey areas in which the government can exploit the ignorance of the average Ghanaian who knows nothing about these systems. Covid 19 is also a big money spinner for all governments and ultimately It's up to the electorate to educate themselves in order to make better decisions moving forward. God bless Ghana 🇬🇭

[@JosephDoogee]

Bawumia, you cannot take the law into your own hands. Stop issuing orders from above and allow the Police to do their work. Hopeson Adorye should be released immediately on bail,. THAT IS THE LAW!!!

[@bismarkappiah1834]

All TV3 presenters should watch this interviewer and learn from him especially Johnny Hughes and his co presenters in their morning show!

[@AYTM1200]

Johnnie Hughes has done a good job exposing liars and fools like Timothy Bawumia. This presenter should rather learn from them.

[@JosephDoogee]

Traders and Businessmen and women in Ghana are waiting for the following from Alan Kyerematen:. 1) Traders Bank. 2) Ultra Modern Markets. 3) Low Import Duties. 4) Free Port at Tema. 5) Strong Cedi Alan will deliver ONE TOUCH, ONE TERM, NO FUSS. JUST CHECK ALAN's RECORD IN GHANA AND AFRICA..NO CHALLENGER Traders and Businessmen and women in Ghana are waiting to: VOTE ALAN PRESIDENT. PERIOD!!!

[@peterjuniora5489]

God bless You for your good work

[@asamoahprince9542]

Which good work?

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Under President Kufour, Alan Kyerematen introduced the President's Special Initiatives (PSI's) to create a strong CEDI: 1 : 1 with the DOLLAR. Mahama came to destroy that: 4 : 1 Bawumia has made it worse: 16 : 1 WE AS A NATION NEED ALAN KYEREMATEN'S BRAIN POWER ONCE MORE TO RESTORE THE CEDI. CAMPAIGN FOR ALAN VOTE FOR ALAN GHANA WILL RISE AGAIN!!! THE CEDI WILL BE STRONG AGAIN!!!

[@5andrewgg]

Please digitize the Tema harbor to make it easy to clear goods or containers to stop the current corruption going on

[@redjuicydripping6156]

tell me about it . Tema port is the most corrupted and serious bureaucracy system. we need serious digitization at Tema port

[@DACOSTA02]

Bro pls do ur checks,,it has started already by this same bawumia,,, people can now sit at the comfort of their home to clear their goods,,,ask any importer now,,,

[@5andrewgg]

@@DACOSTA02 ok thanks I will check on that

[@DACOSTA02]

@@5andrewgg u welcome sir,,,

[@FusheiniRose]

Thank you my goodness

[@boadidanso6187]

Good work

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Bawumia was not the initiator of digitisation.in Ghana. It started under President Kufour and intensified under Mahama. Bawumia merely changed contractors. Under Alan's GTP, there's even a better version: DIGITAL MAINSTREAMING Presently we need industries, jobs and salaries (cash in the pocket) first. If you don't have a job, how can you even take a trotro, let alone buy a phone?

[@StevenOdoi-mh9hd]

Dr please talk about the loss of money at the bank of Ghana

[@kboatcleaningservices5859]

You can never be sensible

[@paulerinle2988]

It is very important to integrate one African system, one African currency, also to versiliate easy access for ordinary people to develop and fulfill their fullest potential.

[@theauthor55]

Dr. Digital for president !!!

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

BAWULIAR CHEW, POUR, PASS ECONOMIST.

[@lamamaaigle5223]

Please keep your hands down…

[@AK-lb8jq]

Dr Bawumia all the way positive man 👨 the next President 👏

[@frimpongpatrick8321]

Alhaji Bawumia is the best man for Ghana in our generation, there is no doubt about that, but please don't exclude me and my children in the jobs that will be created or recruitment into the existed ones. You are already on the seat don't worry, God has chosen you but keep on, on your tour, it is a great force to win people's heart.

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Bawumia has a massive credibility gap. Ghanaians even doubt his academic qualifications considering his performance so far on the economy. He's been found to be telling lies. He was exposed as a liar by a student nurse on unpaid nursing training allowances. Ghanaians trust Alan Kyerematen to rescue the nation now.

[@estheresthers5050]

Digitisation without "internetisation" can't work. We need unlimited internet access at a cheaper price and affordable by the poor in the village it's meant to help. We need better internet bundle deals and speed internet access.

[@philtymcnasty9994]

Pay your e-levy then to get those services. Nothing is free. Somebody has to pay, and it must start with you.

[@estheresthers5050]

@@philtymcnasty9994 The internet service providers are making billions of dollars in profits. Government must liaison and negotiate on behalf of poor citizens to reduce their charges. They don't need poor man's double taxed e- levy to get this done. They're just greedy: internet service providers.

[@papa22631]

@@estheresthers5050 Negetive minds. What tax do you pay currently? and how is it helping you?

[@Virtuous_Heart]

@@estheresthers5050 these your comments... is this a new form of fooling?

[@celinaskinner9565]

Why not interview him on the economy, we know him as an economic messiah.that was what he told us he is and we believed him, why today, digitalization

[@kboatcleaningservices5859]

What do you understand by economy?

[@AYTM1200]

We understand he has collateralised Eurobonds, squandered the money and can't pay it back and is now taxing us to pay it back. Don't worrywe understand plenty.@@kboatcleaningservices5859

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Bawumia memorises a paragraph from an economics text-book, comes out and recites it to the public. Then he goes back to read more paragraphs. He's an expert in : CHEW POUR PASS and forget. Ooh Bawumia, go away and come back no more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ghanaians need practical economist: ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMATEN THE PRESIDENT-IN-WAITING!

[@699padu]

Very humble and intelligent vice president. I can't wait for him to become a president.

[@mauriceadamsen1679]

Great Leader 🇬🇭

[@matildacleland6581]

Let's think deep and not rejoice about what we hear. Let's pray for the right people . Book knowledge can be deceiving and blind. If he knows this why has he waited till has collapsed Is this another election strategy. God savr Ghana

[@kboatcleaningservices5859]

Be Sensible. Listen to wisdom

[@JamesAcheampong-f2z]

It was Alan Kyerematen who created Ghana's GOLDEN AGE OF BUSINESS. The cedi was 1:1 with the dollar. Ghanaians will elect Alan President to repeat that success.

[@rebeccalancaster2765]

Dr. Bawumia is very intelligent and the best to lead the country in 2025, Insha Allah!

[@pauladjetey8808]

GOD Bless you Sir

[@mohammedabdullai6798]

Brilliance

[@joshbillion6874]

As I am listening to him my electricity is off. Never happened to me in London but i have to sleep in the heat in Ghana because the electricity is unstable, sanitation is horrible hence Malaria on the rise and the internet speed is poor and expensive. So I am confused with what he is saying.

[@everythingspeedupdates]

Go back to lobdon then..... Do you guys sometimes think you are the only ones that have been to Londonor staying at london??? You said all these leaving low tax rate here as compared to the high tax rate in London?? Racism?? Stop this, you hypocrite!!!

[@richierich3456]

Which part of the country are you that the electricity is not stable. Some of you act like illiterates..you think you are the only one who have been to London. Listen to the wisdom the vice president is bringing out. Let's all support the idea and help build Ghana. Learn to support your own and help brand your country.

[@richierich3456]

Which part of the country are you that the electricity is not stable. Some of you act like illiterates..you think you are the only one who have been to London. Listen to the wisdom the vice president is bringing out. Let's all support the idea and help build Ghana. Learn to support your own and help brand your country.

[@celinaskinner9565]

Tell him again and again, Bawumia is a twister, he is on it again, we have not forgotten yr lectures on the economy when u were in opposition, now is on digitalization, ei, u again, no more Jandam is ignorant people that are congratulating u, u ar only a good talker but not an actor, Shame unto u.

[@peterjuniora5489]

We love You and Nana

[@JamesAcheampong-f2z]

Where are his policies?

[@JamesAcheampong-f2z]

The economy is sick and sinking. You've done nothing about the economy. You've said nothing about the economy. Alan Kyerematen's work has sustained Ghana's economy. ALAN HAS THE ANSWERS JOBS FOR THE PEOPLE CASH FOR THE PEOPLE WE'RE READY TO VOTE ALAN PRESIDENT

[@KingsleyOwusu-r1m]

May Allah guide you for visions in the world ❤❤❤

[@j.susubisa5996]

God bless Dr.M.Bamumia

[@freddyfrimpong2475]

He is d biggest liar in Africa

[@AdamAdam-ph4qr]

Muhamadu Bawumia A big lier where will u get that money to make ghana paradise on earth.

[@samuelkwaah9626]

Hahahaha so where will ur guinea fowl JM get the money to do what he promised to do?

[@alfredantwi2182]

A generational thinker

[@lakevoltanatureescape3346]

outstanding

[@theghanaiananalyst7195]

Ask what the purpose of the payment systems act which has also stolen ideas of young guys in favour of hubtel, MTN etc in which they own shares.

[@joachimduodu2650]

it's Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia !

[@yawbee7711]

Which do u want DIGITIZATION or INFRASTRUCTURE

[@yawbarimah9969]

ALLLLLLLLLL.......ALL.......ALWAYS ALL.....both of them bro

[@kwesifelixboafo5333]

Digitization is also an infrastructure. Maybe if u ask bricks and block, thats different thing all together.

[@yawbee7711]

Who do u like Bawumia v Mahama Digitization vrs Inf

[@patrickp6676]

@@yawbee7711 Nobody likes Mahama. Mahama is incompetent and oversaw massive corruption ever in any government.

[@AYTM1200]

​@@patrickp6676Mahama borrowed GHC 56 Billion, Akufo Addo and Bawuliar borrowed GHC 700 Billion. Even if Mahama and the NDC stole every last penny it still wouldn't amount to if the NPP stole 1/10 of their money and trust me they stole a lot more.

[@adammohammedsani]

God bless you Dr Bawumia

[@collinsngang]

The situation now with no reliable electricity and no reliable internet connection, digitalization would not be effective . So fix the electricity and the internet problem before you can think of digitalization.

[@IAchannel4u]

Genius Bawumia

[@deepseadiver971]

The amount of neanderthal bots posting here is ridiculous… #NOMORE

[@YhawKyemfre]

Papa Digi no no

[@Kmob-rk5tl]

Where are the answers for the economy? Bawumia.Economic whizzkid?. You're just CHEW, POUR, PASS. NO PRACTICALS.

[@kofiotu34]

It’s all nice talk for him and and his government but really they don’t know what the hell their doing frankly. You see he can’t even give time frames on project completions anymore. Because he doesn’t want to be quoted in the future. Sly.

[@ronaldessel9095]

Dr Bawumia is a deep thinker.

[@AdamAdam-ph4qr]

He just want to be Prasident and that is all.

[@kwasiadade2017]

His excellency is only speaking good English that’s what his people want.Ghanaian want those who can speak very good English for them listen no wonder after his Government economic policy he can speak in the country but came to CNBC to save his image.His excellence with all due Ghanaian want you in Ghana to explain your economic policy to us for us listen we need more explanation of some aspects of economic policy for 2022

[@christiandanso8335]

What the hell are you spouting on about??

[@patrickagyei6547]

Did he start the digitization in Togo?. Ungrateful ndc supporters are here. They hate education because they are polluting the minds of the illiterate majority never again ndc.

[@lovesmam]

@@patrickagyei6547 you are sooooo right.

[@AYTM1200]

​@@christiandanso8335continue acting dumb like you don't understand what he's saying.

[@AYTM1200]

​@@patrickagyei6547you CANNOT digitalize a broken system. What is the point of digitalizing mobile transactions when no one has the money to transact. In his own words when the fundamentals are weak the exchange rate will expose you. Digitalization will never resonate with the common man who can't even afford housing, food, clothing, getting jobs and healthcare. It has exposed well and good, he will never win any election in Ghana.

[@JamesAcheampong-f2z]

Bawumia has failed in Ghana, just as he failed in Zimbabwe. Alan kyerematen will beat him at the polls and go in to transform the nation.

[@kervinaham7375]

All this man is talking about is national database, and othet institutions which Africa leaders have failed to put in place, but they calim to have schooled in the west, useless fools, but with that also comes incentives which they not prepared to give

[@lordknows9047]

Did you do your research before granting this guy interview.. find out from Ghanaians that this guy is nothing but a crook. He's the reason why Ghana's currency is trailing and taken Ghana's economy from grade B to grade junk. The least trustworthy person in Ghana

[@mamabeckyCLAFJES]

You have done well with the digitalzation system but now we need Ken not any other so help Ken he is the only one to break the 8 Simple Simple Simple

[@pripriakua2341]

Puppet

[@kamildeen4234]

Gyimiii saaa!!!

[@samuelkofi2683]

Pupit as your dead father,if you have This man your familey you will be happy..aboafunu.

[@samuelkofi2683]

Anoufia.

[@lovesmam]

Please, I'm begging you to define puppet. So that the world will learn from you what "puppet" means. Thank you.

[@patrickp6676]

Elaborate?

[@kofimichael7861]

It's possible

[@josephbandoh7240]

King of lies

[@vigi8112]

Waaaw

[@louisatitsogbui6888]

The host was not prepared before doing the interview, its a shame, how can you use ID as e passport? to travel in the world. Am really disappointed in him,

[@TheClassicMedia1]

You don’t know wat u are talking about.

[@AYTM1200]

​@@TheClassicMedia1he's right, if that's true take your ID to the airport and see whether you can travel.

[@jojoampiah1814]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bawuliar 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesosei6888]

gyai gyimi no, NDC fuo Nkwaas3m nkoaa

[@AYTM1200]

​@@jamesosei6888that's all you know insulting, when the people finally vote for your worthless party you indebted us for 40 years. Shame on you for defending Bawuliar.

[@stacyrivers8011]

Incompetent man.corruption nkooa

[@christiandanso8335]

Fa wo gyimii fioko sweaty ndc pillock.

[@monicawiredu9055]

Good work

[@ishmealmohammed2041]

All they know is insults. Show us any corrupt scandal against the Vice president Bawumia? If not shut up and stop being a fool.

[@deepseadiver971]

@@ishmealmohammed2041 ANYONE ENDORSED BY THE OPPRESSORS OFFSPRING IS CORRUPT!

[@ishmealmohammed2041]

@@deepseadiver971 please read your comment again and make it clear.

[@anthonyeden7063]

Who is this guy talking about taxing? He sounds like he has no connection to the creator, who owns everything .

[@nasyas2861]

Hahahaha go on the grounds to see their work in 5years.zero zero. sitting giving interview bla bla bla. Shame on you Mr fake digital man

[@christiandanso8335]

One automatically render themselves "zero" by being an ndc termite.

[@kamildeen4234]

Gyimiii saaa!!!

[@boseman8227]

@@christiandanso8335 you're spot on. If they didn't do it the can't see it.

[@boseman8227]

Until you get yourself from the stone you are under you can't see what he's talking about.

[@paakofi9860]

May be u are living in mars