Dr Mahamudu Bawumia The Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has acknowledged the challenging times Ghana and the rest of the world have gone through in the past two years, and has also expressed relief and optimism at clear signs of recovery. In the past two to three years, several economies around the world have been hit by unprecedented levels of inflation and rising cost of living, with Ghana getting its share as inflation hit over 50% at a point with fuel hitting nearly 20 Cedis per liter. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 NPP Manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia honestly recounted the challenges the country faced and also gave a glimmer of hope, referencing considerable improvements, with inflation, in particular, now down to around 20%, as international agencies predict a turn around. "The hardship is real.