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

In an exclusive interview with Asempa FM, President Kufuor said technology and digitalisation are global trends that are indispensable in modern governance. Hence, Ghana needs a leader who understands and appreciates them, as Bawumia has "consistently" done.

"We need somebody like him who understands modern trends in global affairs and also technology and digitalisation. 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 young American billionaires in America and around the world, saying they are able to call the shots because of their background in technology.

"About this digital technology, have you heard about Elon Musk in America?" the former President asked his interviewer, Osei Bonsu (OB).

"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 shown 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 shown how he wants to apply it in healthcare. Just look at the drone system and all that."

Reiterating his belief in Bawumia, the former President added that over the years, he has observed the conduct and presentations of the Vice President and is convinced that he 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."