On Wednesday, February 7, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia addressed Ghanaians in a lecture dubbed 'Ghana’s Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future' at the University of Professional Studies in Accra.

In the lecture, he outlined his goals for the country as a flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party urging Ghanaians to vote for him in the upcoming general elections.

“As Vice-President, I am like a driver’s mate. But if, by the Grace of God, you make me President, I will be in the driver's seat with constitutionally mandated authority to pursue my vision and my priorities," Dr Bawumia said.

Read more: Move me from driver’s mate to the driver – Bawumia pleads with Ghanaians

The general public, however, received his message with mixed reviews.

Below are some reactions:

Bawumia to Ghanaians after another successful Town Hall meeting pic.twitter.com/deTtqnqmZo

— Achraf Kojo Hakimi (@EtornamSmith) February 8, 2024

So Bawumia saying that the exchange rate of GhC 12 to a dollar now, compared to GhC 4 to a dollar before, this shows Bawumia's impressive performance. #BawumiaNeverLies pic.twitter.com/WHsMqVpPFr

— Ms Asabea (@ms_asabea) February 8, 2024

What makes you think, if I'm your boss and I want implement something your advises can make me change my mind as subordinate.. it's what happened to Bawumia. For once I know Bawumia was against E-levy from of his radio programs

— Ikechuku (@isaacopoku588) February 8, 2024

Dr Bawumia & his people have zero respect, empathy and love for ghanaians. At this point, I can boldly say power is all they want !!

— KB (@Benedytte) February 8, 2024

Oh boss we beg you waaa… if we insult you we no go make am for this life. Don’t force us to https://t.co/2pSFWq5Rdv

— Don (@Opresii) February 7, 2024

The effort Bawumia and NPP put into passing the E-levy bill: the fights, money spent searching for Adwoa Sarfo, holding town hall meetings, and even arranging ambulance to transport sick Ahanta West MP.

Only Coconut Heads will praise Bawumia for promising to cancel the E-Levy. pic.twitter.com/Z3vsFNnEuV

— COMRADE SHARP (@Hon_Sharp) February 8, 2024

Vote for Bawumia, he is the right man for the job. pic.twitter.com/1pcALj8UJz

— YAWJAY (@_yawjayjnr) February 8, 2024

Bawumia made all these promises, but in reality, over 850,000 people ended up in poverty under his leadership. It's important to hold leaders accountable for their actions and the impact they have on people's lives. #BawumiaNeverLies pic.twitter.com/YKKJaj8oaO

— Ms Asabea (@ms_asabea) February 8, 2024

Bawumia and his NPP government have borrowed billions of dollars far more than all four governments combined. And our resources have been leveraged and used as collaterals to service some these debts. #BawumiaNeverLies pic.twitter.com/0XAZtKCdjr

— Afful (@affuldenkyem12) February 8, 2024

Dr Bawumia is truly for the future. This is going to be the brightest endeavor in our digital and IT space. The future indeed looks great. #GhanasNextChapter #BawumiaSpeaks #ItIsPossible pic.twitter.com/o8ltmdtm7A

— TRUTH ONLY (@KofiAwortwe11) February 8, 2024

I’ve just realized that Dr Bawumia genuinely thinks we’re fools.

— Dr. George (@GeorgeAnagli) February 7, 2024

The Economic Management Team is not an Economic Advisory Team/Body. Management is defined here below. You cannot absolve Dr. Bawumia from his role in the collapse of this country. He is in charge and he is incompetent. That is what he is. pic.twitter.com/gX3s0jHgeI

— Receipts Guy (@receiptsguy) February 8, 2024

Our unflinching support belongs to the visionary Dr. Bawumia. We believe strongly that the good people of Ghana will give him a fair hearing. #ItIsPossible pic.twitter.com/mu8KZ7vtyu

— X Patriots (@TheTPatriots) February 8, 2024

Bawumia is a walking contradiction! #BawumiaNeverLies pic.twitter.com/CMQbNbHsTa

— Tetteh Charles Arafat (@TetArafat) February 8, 2024

Sloganeering is the biggest achievement of Bawumia and his government. Trump it for a whole month and find another slogan to woo everyone. #BawumiaNeverLies pic.twitter.com/Y8yGUyM7AG

— MrOpare (@mista_opare) February 8, 2024

You helped this sitting Government implement all these new Taxes and now you are here telling we Ghanaians that when you come to power you will abolish all these Taxes? Bro the fact that Bawumia doesn’t Respect a single soul in this country needs to be investigated cos ah pic.twitter.com/X3BJ1xcQ6N

— Drayyy (@drayy09) February 8, 2024

I don’t want just any defeat for Bawumia and the NPP come December. I pray for a record humiliating defeat for an incumbent government. I don’t care who comes to power. This party should never get close to the presidency again.

— Kofi Wiredu™ (@Wiredu_) February 7, 2024

No one from the NDC has been able to provide facts and evidence to challenge Dr. Bawumia yet. All they do is insults and name-calling.
This year their loss will be massive.

— Bilchini Sahabela (@sahabela) February 8, 2024

I listened to John Mahama in Tamale and yesterday I had an opportunity to listen to Bawumia both have the same value.

— Babamu (@wbabamu) February 8, 2024

Records: The position of Dr. @MBawumia 2 years ago on taxing momo

His Position: I don't believe in taxing momo

His Position today : I will abolish it

Verdict : Dr. Bawumia has been against it from day one . His government implementing it does not mean it sits well with him pic.twitter.com/mnxbtFS7iE

— POLITICAL RECORDS (@LiesL79) February 8, 2024

Someone says Bawumia den NPP dey act like circle phone sellers, one person go wrap tiles give you then another person go talk you say follow am make he go show you where the other guy dey..oboa dem dey work together

— TWO TERTY (@TwoTerty_) February 8, 2024

Bawumia is just an extension of the old chip

Over 15 years of service, Nkrumah couldn't build for his family, but just 2 years as interim president, Addos father was able to acquire all their riches

They have looted again for 8 years, and you are responsible for changing this pic.twitter.com/2TLulLby32

— Scottbolshevik (@scottbolshevik) February 7, 2024

your government naa introduce tax, you rec say the taxes be yawa, you want make we wait till December before you abolish the said taxes?
Bawumia paa dier like make Akua Donkor come

— virchow (@kwakzzzz) February 7, 2024