# Ghanaian political debate over economic management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghanaian-political-debate-over-economic-management > Updated: 2026-10-20T22:22:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political tensions have escalated between Ghana’s major parties regarding the nation’s economic performance. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, specifically targeting the ‘24-hour economy’ policy. Bawumia characterized the policy as a ‘24-hour demolition exercise’ and argued that despite official inflation dropping to 5%, the actual cost of living for transportation, fuel, rent, and electricity remains excessively high. In response, NDC officials have challenged Bawumia to defend his own economic record from his time as head of the previous administration’s Economic Management Team. NDC representatives argued that Bawumia’s criticisms of the current ‘paper economy’ fail to account for his own past management. Party members further suggested that Bawumia’s public commentary may be hindering his efforts to rebuild his political credibility and rebrand his image. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Ghanaian NDC officials challenge Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's economic record NDC officials in Ghana are challenging former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to defend his economic record and urged him to rebuild his political credibility and integrity. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-ndc-officials-challenge-dr-mahamudu-bawumias-economic-record ### 2026-10-03: Mahamudu Bawumia criticizes Ghana's NDC economic policies NPP candidate Mahamudu Bawumia criticized the NDC government in Ghana, claiming its 24-hour economy policy has failed to create jobs and that the cost of living remains high despite lower inflation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahamudu-bawumia-criticizes-ghanas-ndc-economic-policies --- Cite as: Ghanaian political debate over economic management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghanaian-political-debate-over-economic-management