In a candid revelation, Vice President and presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, opened up about his past experiences as a cleaner, taxi driver, and farm laborer during an evening encounter with the arts and tourism fraternity. The event featured a lively interaction with popular Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale, who humorously requested that the Vice President respond in pidgin.
“I want to know what you have for our fans out there… and that’s the street,” Shatta Wale said, adding, “Your Excellency, I will please plead with you, when you want to respond to what I’m saying, for today and for the people out there on the street, just say it in pidgin small for me.”
Bawumia, embracing the request, shared his heartfelt connection to the struggles faced by ordinary Ghanaians. “The thing wey dey my heart, be the people wey dey suffer for the country..’ I be farm labourer before, I be cleaner, taxi driver before, so I know how people dey suffer; my heart dey the streets,” he explained.
He further emphasized his commitment to improving the lives of the citizenry, stating, “The thing wey I dey do all be how I for help the streets. Free SHS and digitalisation dey come help everyone, so if I come government, I sabi the thing I go do to help everyone.”
Bawumia’s engaging and relatable response resonated with attendees, highlighting his dedication to addressing the challenges faced by everyday Ghanaians. As the NPP prepares for the December 7th elections, Bawumia’s reflections on his humble beginnings and aspirations for the nation serve as a reminder of the importance of leadership grounded in personal experience and empathy.
