Speaking at the manifesto launch of the NPP at Takoradi in the Western Region, Bawumia outlined his vision for Ghana's economic future, highlighting the critical need for a robust private sector to drive growth and create employment opportunities for the country's youth. Bawumia, who is vying for the presidential ticket under the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasised that his government would focus on creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. He also pointed out that under his leadership, the government would reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks that often stifle business growth. He promised to streamline processes for business registration, access to credit, and export facilitation to ensure that Ghanaian businesses can compete effectively on the global stage. Addressing the issue of unemployment, Bawumia stressed that job creation would be central to his administration's agenda.