At a recent funeral, Ghana’s Vice President, and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, faced an awkward moment when he was reportedly snubbed by a traditional chief.
The incident occurred while Dr. Bawumia was in the company of his wife, Samira Bawumia. According to witnesses, the chief appeared to deliberately ignore the Vice President during the event, sparking widespread conversation both at the funeral and online.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, where Ghanaians weighed in on the perceived slight. Many users, especially those critical of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), seized the moment to mock Dr. Bawumia, further intensifying the political conversation surrounding his candidacy as the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2024 elections.
Memes and satirical posts have since flooded platforms like Twitter and Facebook, with some pointing to this event as indicative of a deeper disconnect between certain traditional leaders and the political establishment.
This is not the first time Dr. Bawumia has faced public scrutiny, but the chief’s gesture adds a layer of complexity to his political image as he prepares for a potential presidential run. While his supporters have dismissed the online commentary as politically motivated, the incident underscores the challenges he faces in uniting diverse factions across Ghana’s political and social landscape.
WACTCH: Chief Snubbs New Patriotic Party ‘s, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
Moment a chief snubbed Dr Bawumia at a funeral.#GhanaTrends
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