Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor has reiterated that flag begarer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will not be a president just for the NPP but he will be President for the whole country.
According to the 2nd President of the 4th Republic, the current state of Ghana requires a leader who is visionary and one whose policies is geared towards transformation.
He says that Dr Bawumia’s vision and strategies are tailored to alleviate hardships and foster progress.
Speaking to the Okyenehene on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 as part of his visit to His Royal Majesty Osagyefo Amoatia Oforipanin, Ex-Prez Kufuor introduced the running mate of the NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as well as the flag bearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to the king to seek his blessings as the country goes to the polls come December 7.
At a mini rally at Abuakwa, former President Kufuor maintained that, paying close attention to the policies of Dr. Bawumia only gives him hope and assurance that Ghana will flourish under the leadership of Dr. Bawumia as president.
“I have been paying attention. Bawumia’s policies, particularly his focus on training the youth in entrepreneurial and digital skills, are good. If you don’t want this, what do you want? So I plead with you, he is not just coming for the NPP but for the whole country,” he stated.
He further maintained his position despite facing fierce criticisms following his endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP.
"I am facing criticism for voicing my opinions on national matters due to my position as a statesman. Experience and wisdom are often associated with age,” he said.
He added, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is my political affiliation, and it was through this party that I attained the presidency. Additionally, my child, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been elected through the party."
“During my administration, he was a member of the Bank of Ghana team and demonstrated remarkable performance during a challenging period when Ghana was in financial distress. Their efforts were instrumental in revitalizing the economy at that time.”
