New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, launched a compelling defence of his political motivations, reiterating that his engagement in public life is driven by a singular desire to improve the lives of Ghanaians rather than personal financial gain.

Addressing enthusiastic delegates during his campaign tour of Amenfi West in the Western Region, Dr. Bawumia directly contrasted his record of cost-efficient governance with what he described as a scandalous contract proposed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Dr. Bawumia put the spotlight on the highly successful Mobile Money Interoperability Project as a concrete example of his commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, stressing the massive disparity between the proposed cost under the NDC and the final executed cost under the current administration.

“I entered politics to serve the people, not to enrich myself,” he said.

He revealed that prior to the NPP taking office, the NDC had proposed a crippling high-cost contract for the same technological initiative: “When we initiated the Mobile Money Interoperability project, the NDC had proposed a contract worth 1.2 billion dollars.”

The Vice President then detailed the drastic cost reduction achieved by his team: “We cancelled that deal and instead completed the entire project for just 4.5 million dollars — not even up to 5 million.”

This massive saving—an astonishing difference of over $1.195 billion—was achieved on a project that now connects all mobile money wallets and bank accounts nationwide. Dr. Bawumia emphasized the tangible benefits: “This initiative has greatly benefited Ghanaians and created thousands of jobs.”

Dr. Bawumia used the figures to underscore his overarching mission, stating that his motivation remains rooted in social impact rather than personal wealth accumulation. He highlighted that the real reward is witnessing the positive effects of efficient government policy on ordinary citizens.

“My greatest joy comes from seeing how these projects are transforming lives, not from personal gain,” he added.

He concluded by firmly positioning himself as a servant leader dedicated to national development, stating unequivocally: “I am not in politics for money — I am here to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.”

The address served as a sharp reminder to delegates that his leadership is tied to a proven track record of reducing government cost, enhancing efficiency, and prioritizing public benefit over private enrichment, positioning him as a fiscally responsible candidate ahead of the NPP’s internal flagbearer contest.