The Regent of Akrofuom, Nana Anim Agyekum II, on behalf of his people, pledged their support to the Vice President and NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Dr. Bawumia took his Ashanti Regional tour to the Akrofuom Constituency Tuesday morning engaging stakeholders of the constituency and explaining his vision for Ghana.

Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to the community, Nana Anim Agyekum praised President Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party for their development in the community.

He therefore assured Dr. Bawumia, whom he described as "future leader", their unflinching support.

"Here, our main job is petty trading and we needed a good market for our traders. Now, we have a very big market among other projects...Future leader, please I want to request that you extend our gratitude to President Akufo-Addo. Tell him that when you came here, the people of Akrofuom said they are very grateful to him. Tell him the Chief and his people are very grateful."

Nana Anim Agyekum urged Dr. Bawumia to be resolute in his presidential pursuit.

"As you are coming, stay resolute for God has blessed you with wisdom and bravery...The way Ghanaians have accepted you, we have also joined them to embrace you. We have taken you as our son because we know you will not disappoint us."

The Chief also commended government for the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP) machines given to them.