Afenyo-Markin Presses Dumelo On Presidential Ambitions During Vetting: “If It Is The Will Of God”
- John Dumelo was quizzed on his potential presidential ambitions during his vetting to be deputy agriculture minister
- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin fired cheeky questions Dumelo's way over potentially replacing John Mahama
- Dumelo said he had roots in the Volta, Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central regions, leading to questions about his aspirations
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One of the highlights of John Dumelo’s vetting for the deputy agriculture minister portfolio centred on whether he had presidential ambitions or not.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was again in the thick of affairs when he asked if Dumelo wanted to be president, given his background.
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Dumelo had pointed out that he had roots in the Volta, Greater Accra, Ashanti and Central regions.
When Afenyo-Markin said this was the mark of Presidential material, Dumelo countered the cheeky probe by saying there were 'seniors' ahead of him and that he was ready to wait his turn.
“Everyone who enters politics aspires to get to the top. If it is the will of God for me to get to the top in 2058 or 2064, I will wait.”
Afenyo-Markin reminded him that President Mahama has just one remaining term as head of state.
The National Democratic Congress is expected to dominate headlines over the next four years.
Dumelo wants to inspire youth
During the vetting, Dumelo expressed a desire to inspire Ghanaians to be the best in their chosen career paths.
Dumelo, who worked as an actor and is in the business of agriculture, is also the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon.
"I want to inspire people to be able to follow their passion, follow what they want to do, and do it and do it well."
Reflecting on his career, he said his achievements in acting, business, and politics, would not stop him from striving for more.
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He also believes that by sharing his journey, he can encourage others to pursue their dreams and contribute to Ghana’s development.
"I'm a man of probably many talents. In the movie industry, I think I did quite well. In the business industry, I think I'm doing quite well. And in politics, I'm yet to do well.
"When some people look at me, they might be inspired to follow their dreams and follow their passions and make Ghana a better place."
In 2012, he also started his agriculture journey and became known for his passion for farming.
He owns over 2000 acres of farmlands that yield crop produce like rice, maize, ginger, mushrooms, cabbage, rearing snails and more. He uses his influence to woo the youth in Ghana to veer into agriculture.
About John Dumelo
Dumelo is an award-winning Ghanaian actor, farmer, philanthropist, politician, and United Nations (UN) ambassador.
He was born on February 3, 1984, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. He is well-known for his remarkable performance in Ghana’s movie industry and is widely regarded as one of Ghana’s most talented actors.
In 2008, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2009, he won the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2014, he emerged as the first Ghanaian to hit a million likes on Facebook.
Dumelo has portrayed diverse characters in his acting career.
He has played roles in movies that span across different genres, including drama, romance, and comedy. Here are some of his most notable roles:
"The King is Mine" - 2009 - Character: King
"A Private Storm" - 2010 - Character: Ramsey
"Adams Apples" - 2011 - Character: Jerry
"Letters to My Mother" - 2011 - Character: David
"Northern Affair" - 2014 - Character: Esmond
"Single, Married, Complicated" - 2015 - Character: Ramsey
"Love or Something Like That" - 2014 - Character: Alex
"Ghana Must Go" - 2016 - Character: Chuks
"Perfect Picture" - 2009 - Character: Taylor
"The Maidens" - 2020 - Character: Nii Lante
Shatta Wale speaks about John Dumelo
YEN.com.gh also previously reported that Shatta Wale spoke about Dumelo's transition from acting into poultry farming.
The dancehall musician lavished praise on Dumelo for leaving the movie industry and concentrating on his farm and politics.
Shatta Wale's remarks garnered mixed reactions on social media, with some asking why he continued the feuds with his rivals.
Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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