The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed gratitude to the Christian community for the overwhelming support they have shown him throughout his journey as the NPP’s presidential candidate.

Speaking at a special thanksgiving and prayer service with Imams and Zongo Chiefs in Accra, Dr Bawumia acknowledged the significant backing he has received from Christians, despite being a Muslim himself. 

"I have received tremendous support from our Christian brothers and sisters in this journey. From the primaries in my party throughout my campaign across the country, the support has been massive and I have been overwhelmed," Dr Bawumia said.  

Reflecting on the context of his candidacy, Dr Bawumia added, "I am a Muslim and northerner who contested in a party which has a majority of its delegates being Christians and not from the north. But when I stood as the only northerner and Muslim against nine other Christians, the delegates of my party overwhelmingly supported me and I won with a historic margin."  

He further acknowledged the ongoing encouragement from Christian leaders and members of the Christian community since his election as the NPP’s flagbearer, describing the support as "equally overwhelming."  

Dr Bawumia highlighted that the broad support he has garnered from Christians is a testament to the unity and diversity of Ghana, a quality he is committed to strengthening if elected president.  

"This support and love our Christian brothers and sisters continue to show me reflect the beautiful diversity of our country, which I am committed to strengthening as President, in shaa Allah. I am very grateful to all of them," he said.  

In his address, Dr Bawumia also urged the Imams, Zongo Chiefs, and the Zongo community to support his presidential bid as he seeks to continue the transformation of the country.