Would Bawumia Really Forbid Islam And Eat Pork Just To Become President?

The former vice president of Ghana under the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has become so desperate for the presidency that many Ghanaians believe he would cross boundaries he once claimed were sacred. Even though he has already crossed boundaries by engaging in many things that question his religious integrity in Islam, his current desperation wouldn’t surprise Ghanaians when it comes to the news that Bawumia has eaten pork.

Desperation reflects a deeper psychological struggle: when ambition outweighs principle, critical thinking collapses, leaving individuals vulnerable to poor judgment and reckless decisions. This is the political reality surrounding Bawumia today. He shows no concern for how his actions affect himself, his party, the nation, or ordinary citizens. His only focus is becoming president at any cost, even if the pursuit of power puts lives or national stability at risk.

Islam, like all religions, has strict rules. Its Five Pillars—Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj—define the foundation of faith. Beyond these pillars, Sharia prohibits haram acts such as consuming pork, alcohol, gambling, usury, and idolatry. Muslims are also commanded to uphold honesty, modesty, respect for parents, and moral discipline. Among these rules, perhaps the only one Bawumia has not violated is the prohibition of pork.

Bawumia’s political identity has long been tied to broken promises and shifting narratives. He famously distanced himself from President Akufo-Addo by calling himself the “driver’s mate,” yet he failed to deliver even the basic public toilets he promised Ghanaians. His governance record resembles a lightweight paper tossed about by the wind, unstable, inconsistent, and unable to withstand the pressure of leadership.

From the moment Bawumia rose to prominence on the NPP platform, his reputation became entangled with chronic misinformation. Many Ghanaians labeled him a liar due to economic claims that were later contradicted, campaign promises that never materialized, and statements that lacked factual grounding. The “Bawuliar” hashtag did not emerge from thin air; it was a public reaction to repeated inconsistencies.

Just like Akufo-Addo, he promised to fight galamsey, build 350 senior high schools, and create 2.5 million jobs, but none of which materialized. His controversial declaration that he had “arrested the dollar” became a national joke when the cedi later collapsed into one of West Africa’s weakest currencies. His 2022 statement that he preferred the Ghana Card over 1,000 road interchanges further deepened public doubt about his judgment.

Today, Bawumia faces a harsh reality, since the majority of Ghanaians have withdrawn their confidence in him. The current government’s progress in stabilizing the collapsed economy within two years, something the previous administration failed to achieve in eight years, has intensified his desperation. Instead of reflecting on his failures, he has resorted to unprofessional tactics, including allegedly engaging social media content creators to attack the ruling government and President Mahama.

Modern Ghana News reference: How Bawumia Shamefully Betrayed Akufo-Addo For His Presidential Ambition.

However, Mahamudu Bawumia has denied allegations that he utilizes content creators to attack the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), framing such claims as part of a broader assault on his credibility orchestrated by the government. The real question is why Bawumia consistently takes photos with social media content creators who have been interrogated or remanded for spreading fake news and false allegations against Mahama.

This pattern of disloyalty reinforces the perception that his desperation could push him into any act if he believed it would secure the presidency. Why should Ghana be handed over to Bawumia when his administration was the worst government in Ghana’s political history? Ghana stands at a critical crossroads, and leadership cannot be entrusted to someone driven more by desperation than by vision.

Bawumia’s record shows a leader who has not learned from failure, has not improved the lives of Ghanaians, and has instead chosen to undermine the progress of the current administration. His actions reveal a man seeking power not to serve, but to secure historical recognition and personal gain, and a leader who wages political war instead of building national unity cannot guide Ghana toward prosperity.