Kufuor Makes Final Push For Bawumia Ahead Of 2024 Election: “Give Bawumia A Chance”

• Former President John Kufuor has made an appeal for Ghanaians to support Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid
• Kufuor cited what he called Bawumia’s exceptional leadership qualities and vision for Ghana’s development
• Bawumia is hoping to lead the New Patriotic Party to a third successive election victory for the first time in Ghana's history

Former President John Kufuor is making a final push for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid.

Kufuor described Bawumia as the man Ghana needs at this time in history.

Daily Guide reported that the former president previously dubbed him a “man of destiny,” a label that drew criticism and insults from some quarters.

“I was attacked for calling Bawumia a Man of Destiny," but I know why I said that,” Kufuor said.

The former president also cited Bawumia’s exceptional leadership qualities and vision for Ghana’s development.

Bawumia is contesting on the seemingly unpopular New Patriotic Party ticket, which is trailing in the polls.

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Source: YEN.com.gh