The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate in Ablekuma Central, Jefferson Sackey, has praised Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, characterizing him as a focused and consistent leader.

Mr Sackey noted that Bawumia has imbibed these qualities from President emphasizing the President's consistency as a leader.

“Dr Bawumia is focused in humility, he does it very quietly, and he has learned a lot from President Nana Akufo-Addo Addo. Nana Akufo-Addo is a consistent leader and I think we have all come to learn,” he told a journalist at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) auditorium, the venue for the address of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

“He is a leader we can trust, a leader with credibility. He is one that Ghanaians believe they can go to sleep knowing he will deliver. Today we are going to know the new path that the Dr Bawumia is going to take us on and I am excited,” he told journalists at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) auditorium, the venue for the address.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor attended the event in support of Vice President Bawumia, receiving cheers from the audience. Various NPP stalwarts gathered at the UPSA auditorium to endorse the NPP's flagbearer.

Before the address, presidential staffer Dennis Mircales Aboagye expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia's leadership, stating that he is a trustworthy leader with credibility, capable of delivering on promises.

Government spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye Danquah, highlighted that Dr. Bawumia's speech would form the foundation of the NPP's manifesto for the 2024 elections and set the stage for campaign activities.

The Vice President's address is anticipated to underscored the importance of leveraging technology, data, and systems for inclusive economic growth.

Dr. Bawumia aims to position Ghana as a digital hub, utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to transform sectors like healthcare, education, and public service delivery.

As the first NPP leader of northern descent, Dr. Bawumia, having won the presidential candidate elections, is poised to take over leadership from President Akufo-Addo.

Recognized for championing digital transformation initiatives, his accomplishments include Ghana.gov payment options, mobile money interoperability, and GhanaPost GPS.