Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has lauded the decision of some young professionals to contest for Parliament.

He has described as a healthy step which could significantly help in shoring up the number of competent lawmakers in the country.

Former Joy FM Morning Show host Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah and former marketing expert George Andah have both declared their intention to contest the parliamentary primaries of the NPP.

Popular radio presenter Gilbert Aggrey popularly known as Abeiku Santana has also confirmed that he will contest the Mfantseman West constituency primary on the ticket of the NDC.

Speaking to Starr News in an exclusive interview with Kobby Gomez Mensah, former President Kufuor described the development as a good omen for Ghana’s politics.

“I believe it is a very healthy development…when we get well informed youth rushing in to help participate in governance then I say it promises a good future for the nation, so it is a very welcoming development”.

Ex-President Kufuor added: “Naturally they should want to make an impact because after all it is their nation and it is their future and if they don’t help shape it well then they will live to suffer in due course”.