Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a Ghanaian economist and politician who served as the Vice President of Ghana from January 2017 to January 2021 under President Nana Akufo-Addo. He is known for his role in economic policy formulation and has been a prominent figure in Ghana's political landscape, particularly in the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Bawumia has a background in economics, having obtained his doctorate from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom, and has held various academic and professional positions, including serving as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana. His tenure as Vice President included a focus on digitizing the economy and improving public financial management.
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Bawumia is the recently elected NPP flag bearer and has garnered significant experience as Vice-President.
2028 looks like Bawumia vs Naana Jane - Enimil Ashon writes
Ghana· 2026-02-06
Bawumia is one of the contestants in the NPP presidential primary.
211,849 Delegates to elect NPP flagbearer - Party promises free, fair pollsGhana· 2026-01-27
Dr Bawumia is a former Vice-President of the Republic.
When the elephant descended upon LegonGhana· 2025-07-22
Bawumia to lead NPP on 6-week national 'In all things, give thanks to God' thank you tour.
NPP National Chairman takes a temporary break from 'Thank You Tour'Ghana· 2025-05-01
Bright Mensah Bonsu was issued a diplomatic passport on October 18, 2023 by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government.
Ablakwa announces arrest of man suspected to be behind attempted sale of Ghana's diplomatic property in NigeriaGhana· 2025-04-15
The transactions were initiated by the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government.
Government cancels 2 deals by previous administration to sell diplomatic properties in Nigeria, ZambiaGhana· 2025-03-30