Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Archives

27 Oct

A Storm Brewing in Volta: Obiri Boahen Celebrates Bawumia’s Enthusiastic Welcome as NPP Eyes Upset (Video)

Evans ManassehNewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, Volta Region

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s dynamic tour of the Volta Region continued on Thursday, featuring two significant events. Kicking off day five in the Keta Constituency, he received an enthusiastic welcome from nursing trainees at the Keta Nursing and Midwifery Training College. He concluded his visit with a massive "community connect" rally that energized supporters. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen, a former deputy general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), speaking in an interview noted the warm reception Bawumia received. He emphasizing that many are beginning to see him as a "God-sent" leader, a notion that some previously dismissed. Lawyer…

09 Oct

Bawumia Reaffirms His Commitment To Classify The Church As Development Partners

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed his commitment to classifying the church and all faith-based organisations as a key partner in national development. He made this known during a courtesy call on the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Mathew Kwesi Gyamfi. The visit, which took place ahead of his campaign in the Bono Region this morning, highlighted the Vice President’s desire to strengthen ties between the government and faith-based organisations. He expressed his appreciation for the church’s role in shaping society and sought the prayers and spiritual blessings of…

09 Oct

Faith-Based Organizations Will Be Classified As Development Partners – Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed his commitment to classifying the church and all faith-based organisations as key partners in national development. He made this known during a courtesy call on the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Mathew Kwesi Gyamfi. The visit, which took place ahead of his campaign in the Bono Region this morning, highlighted the Vice President’s desire to strengthen ties between the government and faith-based organisations. He expressed his appreciation for the church’s role in shaping society and sought the prayers and spiritual blessings of the…

09 Oct

Faith-Based Organisations Will Have Equal Access To My Office When Elected – Bawumia Assures

Wontumi2Featured, NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

During a courtesy call on the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Mathew Kwesi Gyamfi, on Wednesday, October 9, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia reiterated his promise to run an open-door government if elected, assuring that all faith-based organizations will have equal and unfettered access to his office. He further reaffirmed his commitment to classifying the church and all faith-based organisations as key development partners. The visit took place ahead of his campaign in the Bono Region and underscored his dedication to strengthening the relationship between the government and faith-based…

24 Sep

Ghana Card Has Eliminated All Ghost Names On Govt’s Payroll – Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the issue of ghost names on the government payroll. During his tour in Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West constituency, he emphasised that the payroll database is undergoing continuous scrutiny to prevent unauthorised individuals from benefiting from government resources. Dr. Bawumia highlighted the crucial role of the government’s digitalisation agenda in combating corruption, citing successes in eliminating ghost names from the SSNIT and National Service Scheme payrolls. According to him, with the help of the Ghana Card, they identified 29,000 ghost names on the SSNIT…

09 Sep

Bawumia Files Presidential Nomination Form With Electoral Commission

Wontumi2Featured, NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday morning filed his nomination form for the December 7, 2024 presidential election. He was the first aspirant to personally submit his presidential nomination form to the Electoral Commission for this year's elections. He was accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, and running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh along with his wife Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh. Dr. Bawumia was supported by key NPP leaders including National Chairman Stephen Ntim and General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong. The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa highlighted the unprecedented nature of the…

09 Sep

NPP Is In Good Shape To Win December 7 Election — Bawumia

Wontumi2Featured, NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says with barely three months to the December elections, the narrative has changed with the NPP now having the momentum to win the December 7 Election. He said about a year ago, his opponents were so confident of victory, but with 89 days left for the elections, the electoral indicators were favouring the NPP to cruise to victory on December 7 polls. Vice President Bawumia, who was addressing party supporters at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra, after filing his nomination forms to contest the December Presidential…

26 Aug

We’ve Fulfilled 80% Of Our 2020 Manifesto Promises – Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has delivered on 80% of the promises outlined in their 2020 manifesto. In a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the government’s dedication to fulfilling its promises. He contrasted this achievement with the record of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, alleging that Mahama only fulfilled 28% of his 2012 manifesto commitments. Dr. Bawumia emphasised that the NPP government has a stronger track record, referencing Mahama’s reported failure to deliver on 203 out of 280 promises made…

11 Jul

As VP, I Have Assisted To Bring More Development To The North Than John Mahama – Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has made a compelling case as to why the people in the Northern region should give him the nod to be President of the Republic of Ghana over his main competitor, John Dramani Mahama. At a courtesy call on the paramount chief of Chereponi in the North East region, Dr. Bawumia underscored the fact that although he has not been president before, unlike Mr. John Mahama, he has assisted to bring more development to the northern part of the country. He cited areas in roads, healthcare delivery, education, energy and many others which have all…

13 Jun

I Believe You Can Move Ghana Forward If You Get The Chance – Otumfuo To Bawumia

Wontumi2NewsDr. Mahamudu Bawumia

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has voiced his confidence in Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as a capable leader for Ghana. During a campaign tour stop in the Ashanti Region, Vice President Bawumia paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II praised Bawumia's political journey and character, expressing his belief in Bawumia’s potential to lead the country effectively as President. "What Nana Addo saw in you and made you his Vice is the reason you are here today," the Asantehene remarked. "He had confidence in you to help him and to groom…