Samira Bawumia Says Her Husband Is Ghana's Best Hope Amid Economic Downturn

Samira Bawumia Says Her Husband Is Ghana's Best Hope Amid Economic Downturn

  • Ghana's Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has reiterated her belief in her husband's potential to transform the economy
  • She noted that amid the country's economic turmoil, her husband, an economist, is the best person to lead the country
  • She urged all Ghanaians to vote massively for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party on December 7

Ghana’s Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, has urged Ghanaians to support her husband, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for the presidency.

According to Samira Bawumia, her husband - an economist - is the ideal candidate to lead the country through its economic turmoil.

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Samira Bawumia says her husband, Mahamudu Bawumia, has what it takes to save Ghana from its economic crisis.
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In an interview on GTV, the Second Lady stated that her husband has the necessary leadership qualities and vision to drastically transform the country’s fortunes, particularly during these trying times.

She stressed that a vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party in the upcoming December 7 elections was a vote for hope and progress.

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She said the Vice President’s experience and proven track record as an innovator make him the most capable leader to steer the country towards a sustainable future.

Extolling her husband’s virtues, she described him as an honest, hard-working, intelligent man with bold solutions to the country’s problems.

She urged Ghanaians to pass the baton of leadership to Dr Bawumia on December 7, 2024, so that the country could grow rapidly.

Samira calls for massive votes for husband

Earlier, Samira Bawumia said her husband has exceptional leadership qualities that will help him develop Ghana and called voters to back him.

She said this at a gathering of NPP supporters at Effiakuma Zongo, also known as VIP, in Takoradi, ahead of the party's manifesto launch.

“Ghana’s future will be better if Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becomes president,” she said.

She named the many social interventions initiated by President Akufo-Addo during his almost eight years in office.

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Samira added that these social interventions would continue under a Bawumia-led government.

For instance, she said the free SHS needs to continue so more children can have access to education.

Samira added that she was born and bred in a Zongo community, and education has brought her this far, using her story to emphasise the importance of the free SHS.

Samira expresses hope for Bawumia

YEN.com.gh reported that Samira Bawumia said she believes her husband will be elected the first Muslim president in Ghana's history.

According to the Second Lady, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has what it takes to change the nation for the better and he should be supported.

She also stated that her husband would ensure the creation of more jobs and opportunities for women and young people if elected.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Cornerlis Affre (CA and Politics Editor) Cornerlis Kweku Affre is a Current Affairs Editor at Yen.com. He covers politics, business, and other current affairs. He has worked with Myjoyonline.com for four years and was previously a radio host and news editor at RadioGIJ. You can reach out to him at cornerlis.affre@yen.com.gh