Group Demonstrates in Kumasi to Demand Justice for a Young Girl Allegedly Hit by Bawumia’s Convoy
- Protesters in Kumasi have demanded justice for Mariam, a young girl allegedly hit by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s convoy
- The group claimed that the NPP politician visited her after the accident, but failed to honour his promise to support her
- Their demonstration comes amid Bawumia’s ongoing campaign ahead of the NPP's January 2026 flagbearer primaries
- Nabil Abubakar, a youth activist, shared his views on this in an interview with YEN.com.gh
A group of protesters took to the streets of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region to demand justice for a young girl who was allegedly hit by the convoy of the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during the 2024 election campaign.
The protesters, holding placards with various inscriptions, claimed that the former Vice President had visited the young lady, identified as Mariam, when the accident occurred and promised to support her.
Source: Facebook
They alleged that Dr Bawumia has neither honoured his pledge to Mariam nor visited her again, describing his initial visit as a publicity stunt.
Speaking to the press in a trending video shared on X by @SikaOfficial1, one of the protesters claimed that she had been left in a deplorable state since the accident.
"We are here to tell Dr Bawumia that enough is enough. Mariam, a victim of his presidential convoy, is dying slowly in Kumasi, and Bawumia is desperately campaigning. He visited the family prior to the 2024 elections.
"He [Dr Bawumia] made an official promise, but it was all for the cameras. That's why I'm here, in fact, to leave him with the Holy Quran, and divine justice will deal with him drastically," the outraged protester added.
Bawumia is campaigning to lead the NPP
This latest development comes amid Dr Bawumia's ongoing flagbearer campaign, in his bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the second time after losing the 2024 elections to President John Mahama of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The former Vice President and presidential candidate will face Kennedy Agyapong, a sixth-term Member of Parliament for Assin Central; Dr Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi and a former Food and Agriculture Minister; Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister; and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, former General Secretary of the NPP.
The NPP flagbearer race is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026.
Youth activist calls for justice and compassion
Reacting to this in a discussion with YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar, a member of the NPP, described the situation as unfortunate and deeply saddening. He stated that if a promise had been made to the victim or her family, it was only right that it be fulfilled.
He further stated that justice and compassion should always be at the heart of leadership, adding that regardless of political affiliation, there was a need to ensure accountability, empathy, and support for every Ghanaian affected by such incidents.
'The situation is unfortunate and deeply saddening. If a promise was made to the victim or her family, it is only right that it be fulfilled. Justice and compassion should always be at the heart of leadership,' he said.
'Regardless of political affiliation, we must ensure accountability, empathy, and support for every Ghanaian affected by such incidents,' he added
Watch the Twitter video about the protest below:
Reactions to group's protest against Dr Bawumia
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the group's demonstration to demand justice for Mariam.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@kwesman31 said:
"Go and ask Drogba… you take Bawumia’s words serious at your own risk."
@DearMe_07 also said:
"What stopped them from seeing him in private."
@andrew692633 commented:
"This seem like a paid agenda but let’s see the response from His camp too."
Source: Twitter
Bawumia explains why he became a politician
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia shared the reasons behind his decision to enter politics.
The former Vice President of the Republic said he did not become a politician to enrich himself, but rather to serve.
Social media users who watched the video shared their thoughts on Dr Bawumia's motivation in the comments section.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
