Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has expressed his confidence in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal candidate for Ghana’s future.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, he described him as “a man of destiny.”

Mr. Kufuor shared insights into Dr. Bawumia’s early career, recounting his first encounter with him at an international finance conference in 2003.

At the time, Dr. Bawumia was working as part of the research team at the Bank of Ghana, where he contributed significantly to Ghana’s financial sector.

Kufuor said he was impressed by Dr Bawumia’s presentation at the conference, describing it as “very vital,” and recalled personally thanking him afterwards.

“I hadn’t spoken to him before then, but I called him over and told him he had a bright future.”

Four years later, in 2007, a vacancy opened for the position of Deputy Governor at the Bank of Ghana.

Kufuor said that Dr. Bawumia’s name immediately came to mind as a strong candidate for the role.

“When the governor asked if I had someone in mind for the position, I recommended Bawumia without hesitation, and he excelled beyond my expectations,” he said.

The former president further disclosed Dr Bawumia’s achievements in finance and expertise were so well-regarded that many prominent figures in the financial sector hoped he would stay in finance rather than pursue a political career as the running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo.

Reflecting on Dr. Bawumia’s integrity and commitment to public service, Mr. Kufuor urged Ghanaians to support his candidacy.

“Bawumia has done a lot that speaks to his character. I believe he is the right man to lead Ghana forward. He is capable and should be given the chance,” he stated.