Mahamudu Bawumia
Mahamudu Bawumia | |
|---|---|
 Bawumia in 2017 | |
| Vice President of Ghana | |
| In office 7 January 2017 – 7 January 2025 | |
| President | Nana Akufo-Addo |
| Preceded by | Kwesi Amissah-Arthur |
| Succeeded by | Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1963 Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic |
| Spouse(s) | Samira Ramadan |
| Relations | Mumuni Bawumia (father) Mariama Bawumia (mother) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Buckingham University Lincoln College, Oxford[1] Simon Fraser University |
| Occupation | Economist, Politician |
| Website | www.bawumia.com |
Mahamudu Bawumia (born 7 October 1963) is a Ghanaian politician and former central banker. He was the fifth vice president of Ghana from 2017 to 2025.[2][3][4][5][6]
Bawumia was the unsuccessful New Patriotic Party (NPP) nominee for president in the 2024 general election.[7][8][9]
References
- ↑ "Nana Akufo-Addo set to retain Dr Bawumia as running mate for 2012 election". spyghana. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012..
- ↑ "Ghana's New President, Vice President Peacefully Sworn In". 7 January 2017.
- ↑ "Bawumia cuts sod for Ghana Armed Forces inner roads construction". Graphic Online. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ "Barracks Roads Reconstruction Begins". DailyGuide Network. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ↑ "Akufo-Addo's govt has track record for fixing problems; we will overcome COVID challenges – Bawumia". Graphic Online. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ↑ "Apiate Explosion: 'Calls For Resettlement Too Premature' – Regional Minister". Peacefmonline. Archived from the original on 14 December 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ↑ Danso, Gifty (4 November 2023). "Vice President Bawumia Wins NPP Flagbearer Race by 61%". The Accra Times. Archived from the original on 12 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ↑ "#GhanaPolls2024: Bawumia concedes defeat to Mahama". 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ "Presidential election results: Mahamudu Bawumia concede defeat to John Mahama for Ghana election". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-08.