Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has rallied support for Vice President and NPP Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for demonstrating a deep understanding and appreciation of technology and digitalisation.

In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, President Kufuor stated that technology and digitalisation are global trends that are indispensable in modern governance.

He emphasised that Ghana needs a leader who understands and appreciates these trends, as Dr Bawumia has consistently done.

"We need somebody like him who understands modern trends in global affairs, as well as technology and digitalisation. These are the trends in developed countries like America and others," the former President said.

Highlighting the significant impact of technology, President Kufuor referenced the influence of young American billionaire Elon Musk, stating that his power is derived from his background in technology. "Have you heard about Elon Musk in America?" the former President asked interviewer Osei Bonsu (OB).

"When was the last time, in the past years, that you heard of one man being so powerful as Elon Musk? He is so powerful that when he speaks, the American President, the Russian President, they all listen. It is because of the new technology he controls, even though he is very young."

Kufuor stressed that such technologies are crucial for the transformation of Ghana, and he praised Bawumia’s plans to apply them across various sectors, including banking, electoral processes, governance, taxation, and healthcare. "Just look at the drone system and all that," he added, referring to Bawumia’s vision for innovative solutions in healthcare.

Reiterating his confidence in Bawumia, the former President expressed that, over the years, he has observed the Vice President's conduct and policies.

"That is why I say he is the man of the moment. We need all these things he talks about," Kufuor concluded.