John Dumelo Bonds With James Camp Prisoners Over Breakfast
- The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has earned the respect of many with his new video
- The award-winning actor and farmer spent his birthday with inmates at the James Camp Prison in his constituency
- Some social media users have shared mixed reactions on Instagram while hailing him as the future president of Ghana
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The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has won the admiration of many Ghanaians following his latest outreach activity.
Dumelo was spotted at Roman Ridge with prison officers and inmates in a video that has since gone viral.
Source: Instagram
John Dumelo enjoys breakfast with inmates
The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, embarked on a thanksgiving tour within his constituency as part of activities marking his birthday.
The award-winning actor-turned-politician spent time with inmates at the James Camp Prison, where he shared words of encouragement and prayed with them.
John Dumelo explained that the visit was his way of expressing gratitude to the inmates for the overwhelming support he received during the December 2024 elections. As part of the visit, he also shared breakfast with them.
"As part of my birthday activities yesterday, I spent my morning in Roman Ridge in my beloved constituency. I visited the James Camp Prisons, where I thanked the inmates for the immense love they showed me during the 2024 elections. I also shared breakfast with them to mark my birthday. #idey4u"
The Instagram video is below:
Reactions as Dumelo bonds with prisoners
Some social media users have commented on John Dumelo's video with heartwarming messages calling him the next president of Ghana.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
iamrapmessiah stated:
"God bless you, Minister 🔥❤️."
waltersmaameefua stated
"Our incoming president ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍well done, sir."
mr.adusei1 stated:
"God bless your new age. Honourable Minister 🙌🙌."
yerenkyim20 stated:
"God Bless You 🙌🙏 Our future H. Excellence 🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️."
dedehogbayo stated:
"Our future President 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️."
efyastonevy stated:
"Me watching you with my one eye 👁️ like this. How you grew on me de3 it’s only God that can tell. All cos you are doing marvellously well, and I’m very much proud of you. You never disappointed and I know you'll do great and Amazing. God bless you for what you are doing. As an NPP member, I really appreciate you a lot. Congratulations and a Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎈🎊 Wish the family well❤️."
sarah.aidoo.7 stated:
"Handsome Honourable With Good Intentions...We are praying for you 🙏 ❤."
nana_nii_naaba stated:
"Imagine @johndumelo1 and @zanetorofficial teaming up as a president and vice ...solid combo...I hope and pray it comes to pass 🙏 🙌🔥❤️👏😍😍."
The Instagram post is below:
John Dumelo visits Jerusalem
In January 2026, John Dumelo visited Jerusalem on a spiritual journey to pray for his family and constituents in a viral post.
The politician made a special prayer request for people who were having financial, marital, and infertility issues, among other things.
Some Ghanaians praised the father-of-three for his great personality in the comments section.
"I pray that whoever is seeing this post will be blessed in Jesus name. Your finances will improve, your health will improve, your marriage will improve, your promotion will be approved, that sickness you are battling with will vanish, you will marry soon, those who said you can’t have children will be ashamed, your womb will overflow with children, you will build your home this year, your business will flourish, your children will be greater than you, no weapon formed against you shall prosper, any attack that your enemy is plotting againt you shall be returned back to sender! Those plotting against you shall struck by fire! Please start wiping your tears....God has heard you and He will answer you. I pray for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. God bless you all. #idey4u."
The Instagram video is below:
John Dumelo celebrates his birthday
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Gifty Dumelo, who wrote an emotional message to her husband, John Dumelo, on social media in honour of his 42nd birthday.
On this memorable occasion, she shared beautiful family photos that demonstrated the Dumelos' love and bond.
Many of Dumelo's followers were thrilled by her message and joined her in wishing the politician and actor luck.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
