‘I am very much comfortable and confident in getting close to Christians’— Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Ghanaians of all religions to live in harmony as a nation.

Speaking to clergy in the Northern Region, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cited the virtue of the Holy Prophet Mohammed as the reason for his confidence and ease in interacting with Christians.

He said “I don’t think that being a true Muslim means that you cannot get close to Christians. I don’t see how being a true Christian, you cannot get close to Muslims.”

“Prophet Mohammed said to the Muslims that of all the religions and faiths of this world, Muslims should get closer to the Christians. That is what the Prophet Mohammed said and so I am very much comfortable and confident in getting close to Christians. My brothers and sister are Christians and I cannot say that I will not get close to them,” he added.

He underlined how crucial it is to support the peaceful coexistence of Ghana’s many religious traditions in order to stop jihadist infiltration and activity. He claims that jihadists frequently take advantage of conflicts between adherents of different faiths and beliefs.

According to the New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Bawumia, a lot of people find it uncomfortable when Muslims like us become closer to Christians, and that’s how jihadists and other radicals profit from it. As we continue to get closer and live in a peaceful nation, let’s maintain it that way.

Born on October 7, 1963, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a Ghanaian national and former central banker who currently holds the position of 5th Vice President in the 4th Ghanaian Republic. He became the Vice President of Ghana on January 7, 2017.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 general elections which will be held on December 7th.