President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has described the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as a competent person who is fit to be the next president of Ghana.

Mr Akufo-Addo further indicated that he is confident that if the people of Ghana agree with him and give Dr Bawumia a chance, he will make an excellent President.

He said this after receiving glorious adulation from the Nayiri, Tiduguma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, and the Chiefs and people of Mamprugu Traditional area for his stellar years of service to the country.

The President is on a two-day visit to the Northern, North East and Savanna regions of the country to principally extend a note of gratitude to the Nayiri and the people of the area for their prayers, confidence and support throughout his two-terms as President of the Ghana.