Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed solidarity with Ghanaians struggling amidst severe economic hardships, particularly those in the informal sector.
He assured that, if elected in the 2024 general elections, he would implement transformative measures to uplift the underprivileged.
Dr Bawumia drew upon his personal experiences, sharing stories of his humble beginnings as a farmer labourer, taxi driver, cleaner, and farm labourer.
These experiences, he noted, have given him a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by ordinary Ghanaians.
Additionally, Dr. Bawumia highlighted his philanthropic work with Rev. Father Andrew Campbell, founder of the Lepers Aid Committee, at the Weija Leprosarium.
He said his commitment to social welfare demonstrates his dedication to supporting vulnerable communities.
Addressing members of the creative arts industry on October 16, Dr Bawumia reaffirmed his pledge in pidgin to create inclusive opportunities for all Ghanaians, regardless of background.
“The thing wey dey my heart for politics nu, ebi the people wey dey suffer for this country, ebi way Edey my heart. I 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 edey the streets. The things way I dey do is how I for fee help the people. Free Senior High School, digitalisation dey help plenty,” he said in pidgin in response to a question by Shatta Wale, a dancehall artiste.
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