Legal Counsel to President Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has boldly asserted that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the future of Ghana's leadership.

He contrasted the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) with former President John Dramani Mahama, leading the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) whom he described as a figure of the past.

His comments come amid rising political tensions as Ghana prepares for the 2024 general elections.

"Bawumia represents the future. His main opponent represents the past. We are not talking about immediate past, oh. This is like almost a decade ago past. Two governments ago past," Essuman posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, August 26.

"All I know is that we live our lives going forward, not going backwards," he added.

Essuman pointed to Dr. Bawumia's significant role in pushing forward key initiatives, particularly in the areas of digital transformation and economic management.

According to him, Bawumia’s innovative approach and forward-thinking policies position him as the leader who can address modern Ghana’s challenges and lead the country toward sustainable growth.

In contrast, Essuman criticized former President Mahama's tenure, highlighting issues such as economic mismanagement, the power crisis, rising public debt, and perceived corruption as indicators of his leadership failures. He stressed that a return to Mahama's leadership would represent a step backward for the country.