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An interesting move by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia this morning has generated mixed reactions from some Ghanaians.
Internet users woke up to a video on social media of the Vice President wishing the Black Stars well ahead of their opening game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In the visuals, Dr Bawumia encouraged the players to give their all in order to win the ultimate prize.
Go Ghana Go!🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) November 23, 2022
Go BlackStars Go!!! #GoBlackStarsGo #QatarWorldCup2022 pic.twitter.com/2r00emU1IK
Wearing the senior national team's jersey, the Vice President was also seen exhibiting his football skills.
The post has triggered a myriad of reactions since it surfaced online.
Find some comments below:
Ayo that was dope🤣🤣🔥 https://t.co/IZjYIXHc4y
— Joojo 💀 (@_N_kay) November 23, 2022
BawuMessi https://t.co/HhlhvzrgSp
— Kojo (@kwadwokwadw0) November 23, 2022

It's your Vice President this skillful #BlackStars
— Khassim (@MurtalaKhassim) November 23, 2022
Bawumia https://t.co/AhlzLEiAdL
he fit bench dede oo https://t.co/yUeSsPDRfw
— Uncle Ruckus (@ElJefeeeei) November 23, 2022
I hate that this guy is as incompetent as he is cos he’s so adorable https://t.co/3Z4Hbiqc5i
— Nkawkaw Ni Rasta (@alltheway_ap) November 23, 2022
Ghana's skillful vice president...better on the pitch than on the economic team. Wasted Talent😂🔥 https://t.co/mvVoZfrZvE
— Upwork Top Rated 🇬🇭 (@derekatosey) November 23, 2022
This is Leader not Politician ❤️ https://t.co/OqGcKgkKK3
— Christian Grant Arthur (@Chrisgrant7878) November 23, 2022
If e come serious matters then you hide. Please paaaaa. https://t.co/W7p8yG2MhW
— PKMD (@NotJustPascal) November 23, 2022
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