Were All My 4.7M Votes From Muslims – Bawumia Challenges Critics
Were All My 4.7M Votes From Muslims – Bawumia Challenges Critics
The innovative nature of Oheneba Kyeretwie’s chosen field of study stands out, especially considering that formal, specialized undergraduate programs in astronomy remain limited or largely unavailable in Ghana’s public universities.
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Ghana’s involvement in space science has been steadily growing, marked by key milestones such as the establishment of the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) in 2012 and the successful launch of GhanaSat-1, the country’s first satellite, in 2017.
Despite this progress, local academic pathways in pure astronomy are still underdeveloped, making international education a vital option for aspiring astrophysicists from Ghana.
Wesleyan University, a highly selective private liberal arts institution in the U.S., offers a robust program in this advanced field, providing students like Kyeretwie with valuable academic opportunities.
Meanwhile, during the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference held in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia addressed growing concerns about divisive rhetoric within the party.
“It is very, very important that we don’t allow people to come in with explanations that are not factual, that are made up, and that divide our party,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
He emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a united front that brings together Ghanaians from all ethnic and religious backgrounds. “We are part of the elephant family. We must not allow people, for the sake of political advantage, to tear us apart. People are playing the religious and tribal card, and that is dangerous—for the NPP and for the country,” he warned.
Responding to attempts to frame his political support base along religious lines, the Vice President questioned: “My 4.7 million votes—was it only Muslims who voted for me? That’s not possible. Voters came from all backgrounds.”
He continued, “When President Kufuor lost, did we say it was religion? When Nana Akufo-Addo lost, did we say it was religion? Religion has never been a factor, and it should not be turned into one now for political reasons.”
Dr. Bawumia concluded by affirming his commitment to the party’s unity and success. “If religion truly were a factor, I wouldn’t have contested at all. I would have stepped aside, because I am not selfish. I care about the party and would never risk its chances in the 2028 election. That’s how important our unity is to me.”
If religion and ethnicity were the reasons for losing the 2024 elections, I would step aside because I am not selfish
— Dr. Bawumia#Y3Y3DOM #DMB2028 pic.twitter.com/63iRUJN5L5
— William Frimpong🇬🇭 (@WilliamFrimpo13) June 23, 2025
Source: Nkonkonsa.com
