A Political Science lecturer at the University of Media, Arts, and Communication, Dr Etse Sikanku, has highlighted the significant contributions of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to Ghana's political landscape.

The British Council event last Friday marked the unveiling of his latest book, 'Dr. Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency in Ghana.'

The book uses Dr Bawumia as a case study to explore the evolving role and significance of the vice presidency in Ghana.

In an interview, Dr. Sikanku pointed up how Dr. Bawumia has transformed the vice presidency from a largely ceremonial role into a dynamic and influential position within Ghana’s government.

Emphasising the Vice President's proactive approach and substantial impact on policy and governance.

The book details Dr. Bawumia's contributions to political discourse, his influence on key policy decisions, and the implementation of numerous impactful programs.

It presents an in-depth analysis of how Dr Bawumia has effectively utilised the vice presidency to drive significant change and development in various sectors, including digital transformation, economic policy, and social interventions.

“The purpose of this book was to throw more light on the institution of the vice presidency on how it has evolved.

"We also use Dr Bawumia as a primer or a case study to show how he has used that institution as an instrument to advocate for things that he was passionate about, but also to look at how his activeness, his dutifulness, his commitment, his commandment has transformed the institution of the vice presidency.

"It is just to recognise a particular time within our democratic history where we have seen a more prominent and more visible vice presidency which is very different from what we have had in the past.

"So this is really the purpose of it, to document such an evolution of the vice presidency and to tease up values that are embedded in the personality who has been at the centre of such a revolutionary transformation.” Dr. Sikanku asserted.

The lecturer elaborated that the book aims to shed light on a pivotal time in Ghana’s democratic history when the vice presidency became not just visible but also significantly influential.

Dr Sikanku expressed his hope that the book would serve as a valuable resource for academic research in political science, leadership studies, and communication, providing insights into the evolving dynamics of political roles in democracies.

He pointed out that in many democracies, the vice presidency has traditionally been confined to symbolic duties and adherence to long-standing traditions.

The book “Dr. Bawumia and the Modern Vice Presidency in Ghana” is expected to spark further debate and research on the role of vice presidents in democratic governance, highlighting how effective leadership at this level can drive national progress.

Dr Sikanku’s work not only documents a significant era in Ghanaian politics but also contributes to the global discourse on political leadership and the strategic importance of vice presidential roles.