“Bawumia should Embrace His True Muslim Identity and stop Cease Pretending to be a Christian”- Bridget Otoo

Bridget Otoo, a prominent media figure, has voiced a call for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to remain true to his Muslim identity rather than attempting to appeal to Christians for political gain.

Otoo emphasized that Dr. Bawumia should prioritize policies aimed at creating employment opportunities and improving livelihoods, rather than focusing on church-related initiatives and making promises to sway public opinion.

She urged the Vice President to authentically represent his Muslim faith during campaign tours, rather than adopting a facade of Christianity to garner support.

Bridget Otoo criticized the authenticity of the promises made by Dr. Bawumia, suggesting that past actions during campaign periods undermine the credibility of his current pledges.

In her statement, Otoo urged churches to prioritize addressing the challenges faced by their members, including unemployment and economic hardships, rather than allowing political figures to exploit their platforms.

She underscored the importance of Dr. Bawumia embracing his Muslim identity without resorting to disingenuous attempts to appeal to Christian voters.

Otoo’s remarks were prompted by Dr. Bawumia’s proposal to incentivize churches to promote their work, rather than imposing taxes on them, which ignited debate and raised questions about his motives.

With Ghana’s upcoming elections scheduled for December 7, 2024, political tensions are running high as Dr. Bawumia assumes leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and John Mahama leads the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in their respective bids for power.