The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep empathy for the struggles faced by many Ghanaians, particularly those in the informal sector.

He shared his sentiments during a stakeholder engagement with members of the creative arts industry on October 16, 2024, where he underscored his understanding of the hardships facing ordinary citizens.

Dr Bawumia noted that his journey, which included working in various menial jobs such as farm labourer, taxi driver, and cleaner, gave him first-hand experience of the daily challenges that many Ghanaians endure.

These experiences, he said, shaped his empathy and understanding of the difficulties people face in their efforts to make a living.

If elected in the 2024 general elections, Dr Bawumia assured stakeholders that his administration would prioritise policies aimed at addressing the struggles of underprivileged Ghanaians.
He emphasised his commitment to creating opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their social or economic standing, to ensure that no one is left behind.

In addition to his personal experiences, Dr. Bawumia also reflected on his philanthropic work, particularly with Rev. Father Andrew Campbell, founder of the Lepers Aid Committee.
He recalled his support for the lepers’ community at the Weija Leprosarium, which has further strengthened his resolve to uplift those in need.

Concluding his remarks, Dr Bawumia switched to pidgin English, reaffirming his dedication to improving the lives of all Ghanaians, irrespective of their background.
He stressed the importance of inclusive growth and equal opportunities as central themes of his campaign.

“The thing wey edey my heart for politics nu, ebi the people wey dey suffer for this country, ebi way edey my heart. Me be the patron of Lepers Aid Ghana. Me and the lepers, we dey eat, we dey drink. Because I dey wan help lepers in Ghana.

“Me, I be farm labourer before, by day worker, I be cleaner before, I be taxi driver before. So I know how people dey suffer before. I dey patron of Mother's Theresa’s soup kitchen, Christ the King Church, looking after street children."

“Me and Father Campbell, we dey do that sort of work. My heart edey the streets. The things way I dey do is how I for fee help the people. Free Senior High School, digitalisation dey help plenty,” he said.