Vice President Bawumia Archives

13 Mar

Vice President Bawumia Visits Ailing ‘YOLO’ Star Drogba

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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has shown his support by visiting the ailing YOLO actor, John Peasah, famously known as Drogba, who has been diagnosed with demyelination, a condition affecting nerve function. Dr. Bawumia extended his sympathies and offered assistance for Drogba's treatment during his visit to the actor's home on Tuesday, March 12. A video shared online depicts the Vice President being warmly received by Drogba's family members. The news of Drogba's health was initially disclosed by fellow actor Jeffrey Nortey, who appealed for financial aid to support Drogba's medical care. Subsequently, Drogba's sister, Hannah Mensah, provided insight into…

14 Feb

Samira Bawumia Celebrates 20 Years Of Marriage With Throwback Photos

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Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his wife, Samira Bawumia, are joyfully celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary today, February 14. This milestone marks two decades of shared companionship and the achievement of numerous milestones together. Their celebration stands as a testament to their enduring commitment, having weathered the storm of challenges side by side. Known for their dedicated public service and graceful demeanor, the couple is taking this moment to reflect on their journey with gratitude. In a Facebook post, the Second Lady expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God for guiding them along this remarkable journey. She also took…

10 Dec

Six New Stadia Ready For Opening – Bawumia

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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that six of the ten sports stadia being built by the government in ten regions are ready for opening. Speaking at the launch of the 100-day countdown to the African Games Accra 2023 in Accra on Wednesday, 29 November 2023, Dr. Bawumia, who also inspected facilities for the Games at Borteyman and the University of Ghana, said government's investment in the facilities and others across the country, demonstrates its commitment to hosting the Games, as well as providing much-needed infrastructure to aid the development of sports in Ghana. "The construction of these magnificent, multi-purpose facilities at…

02 Dec

The Application Of Smart Solutions To Agriculture Is The Key To Achieving Food Sufficiency – VP Bawumia

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The targeted interventions and programmes initiated by Government in the Agriculture sector since 2017 continue to yield significantly positive results and, with comprehensive reviews and upscaling, the objective of food security and resilience should be achieved in the near future, Vice President Bawumia has stated. The application of smart solutions to agriculture would, however speed up this process, and Dr Bawumia has challenged all players in the agriculture value chain to embrace and speedily adopt smart technologies to boost food production. Speaking at the 39th National Farmers’ Day held at Tarkwa in the Western Region on Friday, 1st December 2023,…

27 Nov

Ghana To Introduce Credit Scoring Next Year

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Ghana is set to introduce credit scoring system next year to allow Ghanaians access to personal loans and help financial institutions control allocation of risks and costs with their clients. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia announced this at the 57th congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He believes that the credit system will ensure discipline in the payment of loans. “Ghana early next year will be introducing a credit scoring system for individuals. Every individual will have a credit score. Right now, our credit scoring system does not exist. “So, everybody is seen as risky…

25 Oct

Vice President Bawumia And Ya-Naa Cut Sod For $150 Million SOCO Projects In Northern And Oti Regions

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has signaled the beginning of construction works on all the 582 projects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) with a symbolic sod cutting at a short but colourful ceremony at the palace of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II. The SOCO Projects, which are being executed in 48 beneficiary Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in six regions, predominantly in the northern part of Ghana, is an important and timely intervention aimed at addressing some key emerging and recurring challenges in the northern part of…

19 Oct

I Am Saddened By The Pains I See In The Eyes Of Our Mothers – VP Bawumia After Visiting Flood Victims

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The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his profound sympathy to victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, which has displaced several households and livelihood in the Volta Region and some parts of Eastern and Greater Accra Regions. The spillage displaced several communities in about eight districts and the Vice President, on Wednesday September 18, 2022, toured some of the affected communities in the Volta Region, as well as some holding centres providing temporary shelter for victims. Addressing Chiefs, community members and some of the evacuated, Dr. Bawumia could not hold back his sadness at the situation. "When I look…

06 Oct

Dr Bawumia Is A Fine, Fine Gentleman – Ag Head Of Sunyani Traditional Council

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The acting President of the Sunyani Traditional Council has lauded the conduct and demeanour of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the discharge of his national and personal duties. According to Nana Kwaku Sarbeng II, Dr Bawumia is a "fine, fine gentleman" who deserves all the accolades he continues to receive. Nana Sarbeng II commended the Vice President when he, on behalf of the Sunyani Traditional Council, received Dr Bawumia to events marking the official One Week for the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II, Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area. Nana Sarbeng noted that although the Council has not…

27 Jul

Digitalization Helping To Reshape Ghana’s Moral Fibre- Dr Bawumia

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Government is leveraging digitalization to shape national discourse and promote behavioral change based on moral principles, Vice President Bawumia has stated. Outlining the positive effects achieved by the ongoing infusion of digitalization in daily national life, Dr Bawumia said Government has taken a deliberate decision to reduce the human interface, which is usually the arena for corruption, in order to reduce its incidence and cultivate a new approach to national life. Dr Bawumia extolled the virtues of digitalization in the fight against corruption and moral decadence when he addressed guests at the National Development Conference 2023, organized by the Church…

24 Jul

Dr. Bawumia Was Chosen By God, Ours Is To Fulfill The Prophecy. – NPP Chairman For Takoradi Constituency

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The constituency chairman of Takoradi Constituency, Mr. Prince Arthur, says the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is God’s chosen leader for the NPP and Ghana. He says their role as party delegates is to ensure that the prophecy is manifested. He indicated that Dr. Bawumia is the best candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as flag-bearer and for Ghana as president come 2024, given the times we are in as a nation and demands of the moment as far as leadership is concerned. Speaking at the campaign of the vice president in Takoradi, Mr. Arthur said, “God chooses the…