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How can a former President speak indecently like this? -Bawumia Calls out Mahama
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called out former President John Mahama over what Dr. Bawumia describes as indecent utterances by the former President.
According Dr.Bawumia, a viral video of Mahama at a campaign event, captured him launching stinging attacks on Chiefs, Imams, Pastors and CSOs, describing them as “hypocrites” for supporting the NPP and him, instead of joining forces with the NDC, to push out the NPP.
Addressing thousands of supporters at a campaign event Monday morning in Amasaman, in the Greater Accra Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed shock at the utterances of former President Mahama, adding that the former President is frustrated because he has realized he will lose the election massively.
“You all know that this election is between former President Mahama and myself. But how the campaign is going, the former President has seen that he will lose massively so any little thing, he gets angry,” Dr. Bawumia said.
He added, “Today I have heard that he has insulted pastors, Imams, Chiefs and CSOs. He says they are hypocrites. How can you say this? Is this how a former President should speak? That Chiefs, the Clergy, Imams and CSOs are hypocrites?. “
Dr.Bawumia further added that “Recently he has also been insulting the Electoral Commission. And he said NPP government is a foolish government. Are these utterances that should be coming out of the mouth of a former President? How can a former President make such indecent comments?”
He admonished that politicians have a responsibility to be decent in their utterances, stressing that the election is about issues and ideas, and only those without ideas insult.
“We, politicians must have some decency in the language we speak,” Dr. Bawumia admonished.
“This election is not about insults. It is about ideas. You only insult people when you do not have ideas. But if you have ideas, you present your ideas. We have ideas and we have bold solutions to problems,” he concluded.
Government has inaugurated a Technical Committee to drive the implementation of the Accra Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, a key initiative aimed at transforming the capital’s waterfront into a world-class tourism and commercial hub.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described the move as a critical step to accelerate progress, stressing the need for efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
The Committee, chaired by Deputy Minister Yussif Issaka Jajah, will coordinate stakeholders, address bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery of the project.
The initiative is expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has stepped up its fire safety education efforts in Suhum Municipality and Abetifi Odwenease as part of ongoing campaigns to prevent fire outbreaks and improve emergency readiness.
In Suhum, fire officers engaged traders and customers, educating them on handling LPG leakages, proper use of fire extinguishers, and general shop safety practices. Meanwhile, the Kwahu East Command extended outreach in Abetifi Odwenease, visiting homes, drinking spots, construction sites, and stores to promote safe handling of flammable materials, proper electrical usage, and correct gas cylinder placement.
Practical demonstrations on fire extinguisher use were conducted, and residents were encouraged to adopt good housekeeping habits and proactive safety measures to reduce fire risks and protect lives and property.
