Dr Bawumia Shows Off Energetic Agbadza Dance With Supporters in Volta Region
- Dr Mahamudu Bawumia received an energetic welcome from supporters in the Agotime-Ziope Constituency
- The visit formed part of his nationwide campaign tour ahead of the NPP's presidential primary in 2026
- Dr Bawumia's vibrant dance performance, captured in a viral video, sparked reactions on social media
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Former Vice President and presidential hopeful Dr Mahamudu Bawumia received a rousing welcome at the Agotime-Ziope Constituency in the Volta Region.
He was in the constituency to sell his campaign message to party delegates ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) forthcoming presidential primary.
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Upon his arrival at the event center, the former Vice President, who is vying for the NPP flagbearer position, was treated to melodious tunes, with supporters singing and dancing as they welcomed him.
Beaming with excitement, Dr Bawumia joined the crowd to showcase his impressive dancing skills, wowing the NPP supporters gathered at the event center with energetic Agbadza dance moves.
Alongside supporters at the Agotime-Ziope Constituency, he was captured dancing his heart out as he stepped onto the stage to address the NPP delegates who were anxious to listen to his message.
The Agbadza dance is a traditional dance which symbolises the cultural identity, unity, and resilience of the Ewe people of the Volta Region.
It is usually performed with skill and enthusiasm, captivating the audience and highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the Ewe people.
Bawumia intensifies campaign ahead of flagbearer race
The visit to the Agotime-Ziope Constituency was part of the former Vice President's nationwide tour to canvas votes in his bid to lead the NPP as its flagbearer for the 2024 election.
Dr Bawumia was elected the NPP presidential candidate in November 2023 for the 2024 election.
He, however, lost the election by a margin of over 1.7 million votes to Ghana's current President, John Dramani Mahama.
For the NPP flagbearer race, slated for January 31, 2026, Dr Bawumia will be contesting against four other bigwigs of the party.
The other candidates are Kennedy Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei Agyapong.
Watch the video on X below:
Dr Bawumia's Agbadza dance sparks reactions
Dr Bawumia's Agbadza dance moves sparked reactions on social media, with many netizens commenting on it.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@godwingha said:
"Pls tell him to stop cos that’s not how we dance it."
@TheAbu_ also said:
"To be a politician is not easy oo."
@donhasal1 commented:
"Extrmely Very skillful indeed! Kyere s3 Baweezy di33, 0.001 % dance moves no dey ein genes kitewaa mpo."
@bonti4real aso commented:
"Thanks to him for another meme We feast on this till he resigns from politics."
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Bawumia accuses NDC of supporting his opponents
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had accused the NDC of secretly supporting his opponents in the NPP’s flagbearer race.
The former Ghanaian Vice President claimed that the ruling party feared his potential victory in the 2028 elections and was working to stop him.
Dr Bawumia also stated that his 2016 campaign attacks on the NDC and John Mahama were the reason for their continued hostility towards him.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
