{"id":259123,"date":"2024-12-02T07:24:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T07:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/02\/election-2024-akufo-addo-endorses-bawumia-as-the-leading-candidate\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T07:24:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T07:24:47","slug":"election-2024-akufo-addo-endorses-bawumia-as-the-leading-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/02\/election-2024-akufo-addo-endorses-bawumia-as-the-leading-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Election 2024: Akufo-Addo endorses Bawumia as the leading candidate"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Nana Akufo-Addo has endorsed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the most suitable candidate to lead Ghana in the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was described by the president as a leader with exceptional qualities and the vision to advance the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing stakeholders in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, on Saturday, 30 November, President Akufo-Addo highlighted Dr Bawumia\u2019s leadership capabilities and impressive track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that the vice president possesses the skills and expertise required to steer Ghana into the Fourth Industrial Revolution and ensure sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDr Bawumia\u2019s qualifications and leadership attributes are unparalleled,\u201d the president stated, adding that his ability to address Ghana\u2019s challenges makes him a superior candidate for the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Akufo-Addo emphasized that among the leading contenders in the 2024 elections, Dr Bawumia stands out as the best choice to succeed him as the sixth president of the Fourth Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president further explained that Dr Bawumia\u2019s focus on innovation and technological advancement aligns with Ghana\u2019s aspirations for growth in a rapidly evolving global landscape. 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