Flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed shock over John Dramani Mahama's ignorance about the linkage between digitization and the economy.

He is of the view that this kind of mindset must not be allowed closer to the presidency, as it is backward and not forward-thinking.

The NPP flagbearer was addressing young Ghanaians on job creation on Sunday, November 3, 2024, when he made this known.

He said, "Today he says there is no link between digitalization and the economy.