Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called on Ghanaians to ensure peace during the upcoming 2024 general elections.
He reminded Ghanaians to go to the polls to pick the candidate who will transform the country to the next phase of the country’s development, especially boosting the private sector to grow the economy.
Speaking with journalists on Sunday, the former president stressed the importance of respecting the election results to protect the country’s democracy.
He encouraged citizens to remain calm during voting and avoid any form of violence and reminded Ghanaians that true power belongs to the people and urged everyone to prioritize unity and peace regardless of the election outcome.
President Kufuor also used the occasion to endorse the NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the ideal candidate to lead Ghana, citing his technical expertise and proven leadership in addressing Ghana’s pressing challenges.
He extolled Dr. Bawumia’s transformative vision and policies, which he believes have the potential to propel Ghana into a new era of development and progress.
Mr. Kufuor praised Dr. Bawumia’s track record in government, particularly his pioneering work in digitalisation, which he said has revolutionised key sectors of the economy.
Again, highlighting Dr. Bawumia’s recent promise to train one million youth in digital skills, Mr. Kufuor hailed the plan as a forward-thinking solution to unemployment and a critical step towards equipping Ghana’s young population for the demands of a digital economy.
The former president also praised Dr. Bawumia’s railway development agenda, describing it as a game-changer for Ghana’s infrastructure. He noted that a robust railway system such as the envisioned one from Tema through Boankra to the north to open up the country, utilising the iron deposits, is an excellent idea and the right direction for Ghana. Such initiatives, Kufuor indicated, would reduce the cost of transportation, facilitate trade and accelerate industrialization.
In addition to his technical know-how, Mr. Kufuor lauded Dr. Bawumia’s unifying leadership style and his ability to connect with Ghanaians across various demographics.
He expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s ability to steer Ghana towards economic transformation.Dr.
