Kojo Monney, an Assistant Secretary at the Western North Regional Coordinating Council, mentioned that members associated with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) find it challenging to understand Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s forward-thinking policy suggestions.
He highlighted that despite Dr. Bawumia’s call for citizens to register for the Ghana Card for digital identification purposes, the NDC discouraged its supporters from doing so.
Ironically, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Tony Blair is now advocating for similar policies to be implemented in the UK.
Consider the policy to build a credit system based on individual credit ratings. This is a fundamental aspect of financial systems in developed nations. Ghanaians living abroad can attest to its effectiveness.
Such a system would empower citizens to borrow and repay loans, fostering economic growth and personal financial stability. If this works in advanced economies, why can’t it work in Ghana?
Monney, also known as Kojo Lion, emphasized the importance of the digital identification system for modern governance and service delivery during the interview.
He expressed his belief that opposition to this beneficial initiative lacks a solid foundation. Additionally, he praised the Vice President’s innovative approach to increasing mobile penetration and promoting digital inclusiveness through the distribution of smartphones to all citizens.
This digital identification system is crucial for modern governance and service delivery. The opposition to such a beneficial initiative seems baseless.
This is not a novel concept; it has been successfully implemented in advanced countries and extended to other commodities such as vehicles and computers.
Yet, this innovation has significantly boosted financial inclusion, allowing mobile accounts to function like bank accounts. Users can even earn interest on their balances.
He mentioned that other countries, such as the UK, are now looking to replicate this success story, with the Labour Party proposing comparable financial systems.
If advanced countries are now implementing policies that were pioneered in Ghana under Dr. Bawumia’s guidance, why shouldn’t he continue to introduce policies aimed at enhancing digital and financial inclusion?
The resistance from the NDC seems more political than practical. Embracing these progressive policies is the logical step forward for Ghana’s development,
