Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), engaged with stakeholders in the creative arts industry to assure them of policies his presidency will prioritize that will help the creative arts industry as well as alleviate the suffering of the general populace. Dr. Bawumia’s heart for Ghanaian youth is evident in his commitment to these initiatives.
Speaking during the engagement, he expressed empathy for the hardships many Ghanaians, especially those in the informal sector, are currently facing. He highlighted his personal journey, having worked in various menial jobs, including farm labourer, taxi driver, and cleaner—experiences that gave him a firsthand understanding of the daily challenges Ghanaians face.
Dr. Bawumia also reflected on his philanthropic work, particularly with Rev. Father Andrew Campbell, founder of the Lepers Aid Committee, where he supported the lepers’ community at the Weija Leprosarium. Speaking in pidgin, Dr. Bawumia reiterated his commitment to ensuring better opportunities for all, regardless of their social or economic background. “The thing wey edey my heart for politics nu, ebi the people wey dey suffer for this country, ebi way edey my heart. Me be the patron of Lepers Aid Ghana. Me and the lepers, we dey eat, we dey drink. Because I dey wan help lepers in Ghana.
“Me, I be farm labourer before, by day worker, I be cleaner before, I be taxi driver before. So I know how people dey suffer before. I dey patron of Mothers Theresa’s soup kitchen, Christ the King Church, looking after street children. Me and Father Campbell, we dey do that sort of work. My heart dey the streets. The things way I dey do is how I for fee help the people. Free Senior High School and digitalisation dey help plenty.
Dr. Bawumia’s heart for Ghanaian youth drives his passion for supporting policies that empower the next generation and ensure they have the opportunities they need to thrive in today’s world. His belief in the potential of the youth reflects a commitment that goes beyond mere politics—it’s a personal mission rooted in Dr. Bawumia’s heart for Ghanaian youth.
