Ghanaian actress and TV personality Joselyn Dumas, celebrated for her standout performances in films like A Northern Affair, has taken an unexpected leap from entertainment to politics as President John Mahama appoints the actress into a key role.
On March 2, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama appointed her as Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs, a move that has sent ripples through Ghana’s social and political spheres. Known for her charisma and influence in the creative arts, Dumas now steps into a role designed to harness the economic potential of Ghanaians living abroad, an initiative Mahama first championed with the creation of the Diaspora Affairs Office in 2017.
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Joselyn Dumas as Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs. #UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/PRx0AnWmDb
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) March 2, 2025
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Joselyn Dumas Deputy Director Diaspora Affairs
The announcement, shared via UTV Ghana’s X post, has ignited a firestorm of reactions online. Some Ghanaians applaud the appointment, seeing it as a fresh bridge between the entertainment industry and national development. Others, however, question whether Dumas, with no evident political or diplomatic track record, is qualified for such a pivotal position. Critics on X have speculated about political favoritism, pointing to her prominence in a sector Mahama has long supported, while supporters argue her public profile could energize diaspora engagement efforts.
As Ghana’s 14th president since taking office in January 2025, Mahama, a National Democratic Congress stalwart, appears intent on blending star power with policy. The Diaspora Affairs Office, tasked with mobilizing remittances and skills from Ghanaians overseas, could gain new visibility with Dumas at the helm—though her success may hinge on proving she’s more than a celebrity figurehead. For now, the appointment of Joselyn Dumas as Deputy Director for Diaspora Affairs remains a bold gamble, with Ghanaians watching closely to see if this casting choice delivers a blockbuster or a flop.
