Bawumia courts Engineers, pledges government built on technical competence
Ghanaian presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia met with the Ghana Institution of Engineering to advocate for a government driven by technical expertise rather than purely political considerations. He proposed a new model where professional bodies are consulted during the initial stages of policy design to address national infrastructure and development challenges.
Why it matters
This reflects a shift in governance strategy toward technocratic policy-making, potentially impacting how infrastructure and national development projects are managed in Ghana.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says he will build a government where technical expertise and evidence — not politics — drive national decision-making, if elected in 2028.
Speaking to the Executive Leadership of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) at a collaborative meeting on Monday, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana’s development failures stem partly from sidelining professionals until after major policy decisions have already been made.
“This is an important meeting for me because I strongly believe that no serious national development agenda can be designed or implemented without the active participation of our engineers, scientists, technologists and other professionals,” he said.
The meeting, attended by the President, Vice President, President-Elect, Executive Director and Executive Secretary of GhIE, was part of engagements initiated by Bawumia’s Technical Experts and Professional Bodies research team.
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