The former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansah-Asare, has expressed optimism that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), might not exhibit the same level of dishonesty as President Akufo-Addo.

In an interview with Bobie Ansah on Accra 100.5FM on July 31, 2024, Ansah-Asare claimed that President Akufo-Addo is at the pinnacle of corruption, with former President John Dramani Mahama in second place.

Ansah-Asare suggested that Dr. Bawumia would likely lead differently from President Akufo-Addo and avoid the corruption scandals that have plagued the current administration.

"I believe Dr. Bawumia may not be as corrupt as Nana Addo. When it comes to the corruption ladder, Nana Addo may top, with former President John Dramani Mahama placing second," the veteran lawyer said.

He further noted that Dr. Bawumia has not been implicated in any wrongdoing by current officials.

He continued, "We know the people who have arrogated the position of Prime Minister onto themselves in the country. Dr. Bawumia can do things differently if elected, for Ghanaians to see that he truly is the economic whiz kid he has been portrayed as over the years."

He emphasized that, despite being an NPP member, he is not running for president himself but believes Dr. Bawumia will provide a different leadership approach compared to former President Mahama.