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Dr.Bawumia expresses disappointment over “Stranger” comments by Asante Akim South MP
Former vice President of Ghana and flag-bearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed disappointment over comments made by the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, describing him as a “stranger” within the party.
Dr. Bawumia made the remarks during an interaction with party supporters and delegates at a campaign programme over the weekend.
This comes after the Asante Akim South MP was reported to have said that Dr. Bawumia was “brought in to serve” the party and therefore should not lead it.
The comment has since drawn wide criticism from both within and outside the NPP.
Responding to the issue, Dr. Bawumia said such remarks show a lack of understanding of the party’s history and traditions.
He explained that the NPP was formed through the union of several political groups from different ethnic and regional backgrounds, including the Northern People’s Party, the Muslim Association Party, and others.
“The Northern People’s Party was actually the biggest in the beginning, led by S. D. Dombo, with my father, Mumuni Bawumia, serving as vice-chairman,” Dr. Bawumia said.
He reminded party members of his long service to the NPP, from his time as a running mate for eight years in opposition to serving two terms as Vice President.
“I have been the most impactful Vice President in the history of Ghana,” he noted, stressing that he has worked tirelessly for the party for over 17 years.
Dr. Bawumia urged party members to reject divisive comments and instead promote unity and inclusiveness.
“If our party will become bigger, we need to bring more people in, not drive them away. No matter where you come from, you can lead the New Patriotic Party and become President of Ghana,” he said.
He called on all members to focus on peace and unity, warning that divisive language would only weaken the NPP ahead of the 2028 elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has engaged South Africa’ International Relations Minister over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians.
In a revelation on Facebook, he posted “I have this morning held a telephone conversation with my South African counterpart, His Excellency Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. I called him on the trending videos about Ghanaians coming under extremely disturbing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.”
According to him, ” The South African Foreign Minister has expressed his empathy with the victims and promised full scale investigations into the depressing incidents.”
“The Government of South Africa is set to hold a briefing with African Ambassadors later today,” he added.
Okudzeto Ablakwa also confirmed that since yesterday, he had been in constant contact with Ghana’s High Commissioner in South Africa, His Excellency Benjamin Quarshie, coordinating the country’s response.
“I am gladdened that so far colleagues in our diplomatic mission have located the main victim in the viral video and are offering consular assistance. He is doing very well,” he added
The Minister revealed that “No Ghanaian life has been lost. We urge calm and confidence in our collective capacity to protect Ghanaians.”
He further noted that the Mahama Administration remains uncompromising about the welfare and safety of Ghanaians both home and abroad.
“We are determined to guarantee the protection of all citizens,” he added.
“May these regrettable incidents never quench our Pan-African love and solidarity for each other. The overwhelming majority of Africans are united and share an unbreakable bond — we shall not be divided by the hatred of a few fringe elements,” Okudzeto Ablakwa concluded .
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Odumase-Krobo District Command on Monday, April 20, 2026, arrested a female suspect in connection with the abduction of a nine (9) year old girl at Agormanya Zongo in the Odumase-Krobo district.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Odumase-Krobo district Command received a complaint from victim’s father that his daughter left home and had since not returned.
Following investigations and intelligence, officers from the Odumase-Krobo district with the assistance of BNI personnel at the Accra International Airport arrested suspect Regina Mamle Tawiah, aged 36, and rescued the victim at the Accra International Airport.
Preliminary investigations revealed that suspect was trying to send the victim to Kenya.
Meanwhile, the victim has been reunited with her father.
The suspect, Regina Mamle Tawiah who was arraigned before the Odumase-Krobo circuit court yesterday, April 21, 2026.
She pleaded not guilty and has been remanded into police custody to reappear on May 5, 2026 for case management conference.
The Eastern Regional Police Command has entreated the general public to remain vigilant at all times and promptly report any suspicious persons or behaviour to the police.
