Ghana’s former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia speaking during IDU forum in Belgium
Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia continues to receive applause from Ghanaians following his address at the 2025 International Democratic Union (IDU) Conference in Belgium.
The Conference assembled global leaders of conservative political ideologies and Dr Bawumia, representing the New Patriotic Party and the Africa in a round table discussion, delivered breathtaking responses to questions on the global trade war and its impact on economic stability.
The former vice president wowed the audience with his in-depth understanding of the issues, interlacing his presentation with historical antecedents of trade wars as well as off-the-cuff references of data to buttress his point.
Dr. Bawumia’s impressive presentation went viral, with mainstream media and a number of personalities including journalists Manasseh Azure, Sampson Lardi and IMANI’s Kofi Bentil applauding his insightful presentation.
Other Ghanaians who joined the conversation on social media also commended the former vice president.
“Dr Bawumia, is such an intelligent man, always proud when he represents Ghana on the global stage,” a Ghanaian named Maltiti Sadick wrote.
Another commenter, Atamkpibiri Milton, who was impressed with Bawumia’s presentation said; “Watch the video carefully no script nor teleprompter, the man is blessed with so much wisdom.”
Tengbane Jonas, an active social media critic, expressed his admiration for Bawumia saying “I always enjoy listening to this man, the man of the moment. Your time will surely come and people will appreciate your inputs”.
“Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a solid economist. His exploit as the Vice President of speaks volumes,” a Ghanaian called Mayor Carlos Aso stated.
Dominic Waale, a commentator, adding his voice to the commentaries said; “Very intelligent theoretically. I must admit but it’s mindboggling why he couldn’t translate all of that into practical manifestation. Maybe he was being used by his boss with his hands tied behind him. They basically destroyed him in terms of his political credibility.”
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