Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia believes that detractors of the digitization agenda will sing the government’s praises in the coming years for modernizing Ghana.
When the consequences of digitalisation become more evident, Ghanaians, according to the Vice President, would appreciate the good job that the government has begun.
In a recent feature published in the February issue of PAV Magazine, Dr. Bawumia stated that the administration is indifferent about the allegations brought against it. He did, however, refute the assertion that the government’s digitization strategy is illogical.
“It’s inevitable in politics that you’ll face criticism from other parties and their supporters, and you’ll need a thick skin to just go on with delivering the people’s priorities.” As a result, while I embrace vigorous debate as a necessary component of any successful democracy, I firmly disagree that the digitization agenda is incoherent, and I am confident that the program will transform Ghana…
“We have a really well-coordinated digitalization plan.” To summarize, I am confident that when digitisation’s effects become more prevalent, criticism will give way to admiration.”
After an IT expert, Ambrose Yennah, warned that the digitisation aim would fail unless financial and other resources were provided to build and expand the technology industry, he made his observations.
The implementation of various digital projects, according to Bright Simons, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has exhibited a lack of policy coherence.
“There are some shining points, but it isn’t transformative as a whole.” It’s actually extremely problematic in several ways. Because it’s so hyper-branded and the political stakes are so high, there are times when I’m afraid.”
“I believe policy consistency is crucial, and there are inherent conflicts that drive scepticism in these large-scale projects that we’re discussing.” On Citi TV, he remarked, “It’s almost as if they were doing this in good faith.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Bawumia claims that the Ghana Card’s implementation and integration with other databases will result in a major reduction in fraud and minor crime.
The Ghana Card, according to the Vice President, will connect those who had previously “slipped through the net with key government services, financial institutions more easily recognized when they travel domestically or even internationally.”
He pointed out that, despite Ghana’s substantial advances in recent decades, certain elements of society have decided to live their entire lives outside of the government’s system.
He claims that those who refuse to accept technological progress would be “left behind,” missing out on possibilities to update and construct infrastructure that will better serve our society.
According to Dr. Bawumia, Ghana’s government has already established the national ID card, digital property address system, and mobile money interoperability.
Passports, Ports, Driver’s Licenses, Motor Insurance, Births and Deaths, and Social Security are just a few instances of government, national e-pharmacy, and digitized public services.
This is because President Akufo-vision Addo’s for Ghana includes digitalization, and he declared, “We are making enormous achievements in strengthening Ghana’s technology capabilities.”
“This government’s digitisation program is powered by the ‘Ghana Card,’ a cutting-edge biometric ID card. The card “enfranchises all Ghanaians,” he said, “linking them to our wonderful public services, boosting their access to money, and assisting our security agencies in the battle against fraud.”
