She got GH¢20,000 and a vacation from Bawumia – Salam Mustapha reacts to Afua Asantewaa's soar throat medication

NPP National Youth Organiser and aide to the former Sports Minister, Salam Mustapha, has strongly refuted claims made by Guinness World Record sing-a-thon contender, Afua Asantewaa, that she received no support from the NPP government during her attempt.

In an interview on Accra FM, Asantewaa stated that the only thing she got from the then NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was sore throat medicine.

However, Mustapha insists this is untrue and has labeled her remarks as "falsehood and ingratitude."

"This lady is not being truthful and quite ungrateful," he stated. "In her first sing-a-thon attempt here in Accra, aside from Dr. Bawumia visiting her—which I played a role in with Sammi Awuku and Socrates—the Vice President donated GHC20,000 in cash, packs of Papaye food, bottled water, and soft drinks to her team. I personally did the donation on behalf of Dr. Bawumia to her husband and father."

He further disclosed that after the event, Asantewaa and her family personally visited the Vice President to express their gratitude, after which Bawumia sponsored a vacation for her at Senchi.

"So, why the falsehood? We all supported her because we saw a young Ghanaian lady trying to make a mark for herself and challenge the world. I hope she doesn’t repeat this negative narrative again," he added.

Mustapha emphasized that the government had always been committed to supporting Ghanaian talents and that Asantewaa’s comments did not reflect the full extent of the assistance she received. He reiterated that the financial and material support from Dr. Bawumia was a demonstration of goodwill, and it was disappointing to see it downplayed.

As the debate continues, observers hope for clarity on the level of support provided, while many remain focused on celebrating Asantewaa’s efforts and her attempt to make history.