“I’ve Created Jobs!” — Bawumia Claims Credit for 900,000 Mobile Money Agent Opportunities Through Interoperability

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has once again sparked social media buzz after boldly declaring that his administration has created thousands of jobs not in factories or offices but through Ghana’s mobile money ecosystem.

During a recent address, the Vice President, when asked about the jobs he has created, confidently replied, “900,000 mobile money agents through interoperability.”

According to Dr. Bawumia, the introduction of the Mobile Money Interoperability system, which allows seamless transfers across networks and banks, has revolutionized Ghana’s digital finance space and opened up nearly a million self-employment opportunities for the youth.

Supporters of the Vice President hailed the comment as a testament to his “digital economy vision,” arguing that interoperability has indeed transformed mobile transactions into a full-scale industry. “Before interoperability, MoMo agents were fewer, but today, almost every community has one — that’s impact,” a Bawumia loyalist tweeted.

However, critics have not held back either. Many on social media have questioned whether the creation of mobile money agent roles truly qualifies as “job creation” in the government sense. Others argue that these agents are private individuals driven by personal initiative, not state policy.

The phrase “900,000 MoMo agents” quickly began trending online, with memes and mixed reactions flooding X (formerly Twitter). Some users humorously compared the statement to claiming credit for “creating 1 million taxi drivers through ride-hailing apps.”

Whether praised or ridiculed, Bawumia’s comment has once again ignited conversations about what counts as “real jobs” in Ghana’s evolving digital economy — and how far innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship intersect in defining employment in modern times.