By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
In a powerful demonstration of leadership that goes beyond rhetoric, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has once again shown why his vision resonates with ordinary Ghanaians, as he stepped in to rescue the education of a needy but brilliant student during his campaign tour of the Kwadaso Constituency.
At a time when many young people continue to struggle under economic hardship, Dr. Bawumia’s decision to personally settle the school fees of Kenneth Boakye, a Business Management student at the Akenten Appiah-Menkah University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), sent a clear political message: leadership must be compassionate, responsive, and action-oriented.
Kenneth, who was on the verge of dropping out due to financial difficulties, now has a renewed chance to complete his education, thanks to what many residents describe as Dr. Bawumia’s “listening leadership.”
The intervention reinforces Bawumia’s long-standing position that Ghana’s future cannot be built while brilliant young people are abandoned simply because they are poor.
For Dr. Bawumia, education is not a slogan but a strategic investment in national development. His action at Kwadaso aligns with his broader political philosophy that social mobility, skills training, and human capital development must be at the centre of governance.
An emotional Kenneth Boakye and his family expressed deep appreciation, describing the support as a defining moment that has restored dignity, hope, and belief in leadership that truly cares.
To them, the gesture symbolized a stark contrast between politics as usual and leadership that directly impacts lives.
As the campaign gains momentum, many observers see this intervention as a microcosm of Dr. Bawumia’s broader appeal—practical solutions, empathy for the vulnerable, and a firm belief that no Ghanaian should be left behind.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
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