In order to prioritize technology and digitization, former President John Agyekum Kufuor has mobilized support for Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
President Kufuor claimed in an exclusive interview with Asempa FM that since digitization and technology are worldwide trends that are essential to contemporary governance, Ghana requires a leader who recognizes and values them, as Bawumia has “consistently” done.
“We need somebody like him who understands modern trends in global affairs and also technology and digitalization. These are the trends in developed countries like America and others”, former President Kufuor said.
Stressing the significance and enormous impact of technology in the world, President Kufuor referenced the influence of American billionaire, Elon Musk, on the globe saying he is able to call the shot because of his background in technology.
“About this digital technology, have you heard about Elon Musk in America?…When was the last time, in the past years that you heard one man was so powerful as Elon Musk is? He is so powerful that when he speaks, the American President, the Russian President all listen. It is because of this new technology he controls even though he is very young.”
“These technologies are very important and key to the transformation of the country and Bawumia has clearly showed how he wants to apply it in our banking system, our electoral system, governance system and how he wants to apply it in the tax system for our business people to be relieved and grow their businesses. He has also showed how he wants to apply it in healthcare. Just look at the drone system and all that”, the former President said.
Reiterating his firm belief in Bawumia, the former President emphasized he has observed Bawumia’s behavior and vision and is convinced that the Vice President is the “man of the moment” to take the country forward.
“I have observed him and his policies that is why I say he is the man of the moment. We need all these things he talks about.”
