I understand your struggles, I'm from the streets - Bawumia tells Ghanaians
Accra, Ghana - October 17, 2024 - Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential candidate, has pledged to prioritize policies alleviating the struggles of Ghana's underprivileged citizens, especially those in the informal sector.
Speaking to stakeholders in the creative arts industry on October 16, Dr. Bawumia shared his personal experiences working as a farm laborer, taxi driver, and cleaner, which gave him firsthand insight into the daily challenges Ghanaians face.
Dr. Bawumia's philanthropic work, particularly with Rev. Father Andrew Campbell's Lepers Aid Committee, demonstrates his commitment to helping marginalized communities. At the Weija Leprosarium, he supported the lepers' community, showcasing his dedication to creating better opportunities for all, regardless of social or economic background.
In a heartfelt speech, Dr. Bawumia emphasized, "The thing that's in my heart for politics is the people who suffer in this country; that's what's in my heart." He highlighted his patronage of Lepers Aid Ghana and Mothers Theresa's soup kitchen, Christ the King Church, where he helps street children.
Speaking in pidgin, Dr Bawumia stated;“The thing wey edey my heart for politics nu, ebi the people wey dey suffer for this country, ebi way edey my heart. Me be the patron of Lepers Aid Ghana. Me and the lepers, we dey eat, we dey drink. Because I dey wan help lepers in Ghana.
“Me, I be farm labourer before, by day worker, I be cleaner before, I be taxi driver before. So I know how people dey suffer before. I dey patron of Mothers Theresa’s soup kitchen, Christ the King Church, looking after street children.
“Me and Father Campbell, we dey do that sort of work. My heart edey the streets. The things way I dey do is how I for fee help the people. Free Senior High School, digitalisation dey help plenty,” he said in pidgin in response to a question by Shatta Wale, a dancehall artiste.
Source: Lead News Online
