John Dumelo Gifts Bags of Rice to His Constituents to Mark Homowo, Comforts Them in a Video

• Renowned Ghanaian politician John Dumelo celebrated Homowo with his constituents in Ayawaso West Wuogon
• In light of the Homowo celebrations, he visited their homes and presented them with bags of rice
• The video warmed the hearts of many Ghanaians as the Deputy Agric Minister was seen comforting his constituents

Former actor and now politician John Dumelo melted the hearts of many when he shared a video of the bags of rice he donated to his constituents in Ayawaso West Wuogon to commemorate the Homowo festival.

Dumelo donates to his constituents

Dumelo on Instagram shared a touching video of him visiting the homes of his constituents to gift them bags of rice.

In the video, the residents were elated to see the former actor and to welcome him into their homes. Some hugged him, shook hands and expressed their excitement in seeing him.

In the caption of the Instagram post, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Ghana mentioned that he went around his constituency to present them with bags of rice to commemorate the Homowo festival.

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Sharing details of the donation drive, he noted that it took place in the evening on September 11, 2025. He noted that he wanted to make the Homowo celebrations special by giving them goodies since they were celebrating that weekend.

In the spirit of Homowo, I spent yesterday evening in Bawaleshie sharing rice and other goodies to the GA community as they celebrate their Homowo festival this weekend. #idey4u.

Reactions to John Dumelo's donation

Actress Beverly Afaglo, media personality Regina Van Helvert and several others took to the comment section to applaud Mr Dumelo for the thoughtful gesture.

Others also highlighted the heartwarming interaction between the Deputy Agric Minister and his constituents.

The reactions of Ghanaians to Mr Dumelo's video are below:

beverly_afaglo said:

"Who said an actor cannot be president?💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 The people’s favourite 💪🏽."

thynk_unlimited1 said:

"The Rice given to them will finish … But you see the intentional act of visit and listening 👂🏾to their silent cry and paying attention will forever be a memory written in GOLD in their Heart ❤️. THIS IS WHAT TRUE LEADERSHIP AND SERVING THE PEOPLE IS ALL ABOUT. T here are people in the Grassroots #Dey4Dem."

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jr_ayew said:

"Maa Lydia, as things start now, you need to look for a different constituency 🤣🤣. This man here has sealed his ticket until he retires 😂."

maryann_apollo said:

"Future ghana 🇬🇭 president I have been saying it for years and I will keep saying it."

thenirvanahaven said:

"Now this is why I transferred my Vote. Future President! Well-done Sir."

reginavanhelvert_ said:

"So beautiful…God bless 🙏🏽."

Dumelo secures internship opportunities constituents

YEN.com.gh reported that with many university students currently on long vacation and seeking internship opportunities, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, stepped in to support.

The MP announced that he secured internship placements for tertiary students within his constituency, giving them the chance to gain practical experience during the break.

His announcement quickly drew praise online, as social media users commended the initiative and lauded him for creating opportunities for the youth.

Source: YEN.com.gh