Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia, wife of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
Former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has hit back at suggestions by some party figures that his wife, Samira Bawumia, is not a “true Ghanaian.”
Addressing the NPP New York 33rd Anniversary on Sunday, August 24, he dismissed such claims as desperate propaganda aimed at discrediting him.
“When Samira was campaigning the length and breadth of Ghana for the party, they did not say she was not a true Ghanaian. So what has changed now? Why now?” he asked.
He described the attack, reportedly made by a senior party figure aligned with one of his rivals, as “unbelievable” and “dangerous.”
Dr Bawumia praised the immense contributions of his wife to the party, noting that she had worked tirelessly to mobilise support across the country both in government and in opposition.
He argued that questioning her Ghanaian identity was not only unfair to her but also undermined the party’s ability to appeal to minority groups in national politics.
He said such propaganda was symptomatic of desperation among some aspirants who lack a clear message or vision.
“It made me realise how desperate and dangerous some of our internal opponents have become. NPP is not a tribally or religiously bigoted party, so look for other issues to market yourselves,” he declared.
Dr Bawumia urged members to reject divisive rhetoric and instead focus on what unites the NPP.
“We are the party of inclusivity and hope. Our strength has always come from embracing Ghanaians of every background. That is what will make us win in 2028,” he concluded.
