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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been skinned by the Chief of the Wangara Community in Ghana, Masaba Fanyinama III, as “Benkelemasa,” which means the one who unites.
The enskinment of Dr. Bawumia by the Wangara community of Ghana took place on Saturday during a colorful ceremony in Kintampo, during the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Benkade Kurubi Festival. Chief Fanyinama said this was done in recognition of Dr. Bawumia’s positive character as a unifier who reaches out to all groups.
“Dr. Bawumia is one who reaches out to all groups and brings people together to promote unity,” stated Dr. Bawumia.
“His sense of unity as a leader is clear, in the way he exhibits tolerance and reaches out to different groups, including Christians as a Muslim, to demonstrate how we are all one people and should continue to unite.”
Chief Fanyinama added that just as the Vice President, he is also a believer of religious tolerance, and “has been attending and even chairing many Christian functions.”
Congratulating Dr. Bawumia on his election as flagbearer of the NPP, Chief Fanyinama said Dr. Bawumia’s election testament to his “hardwork and love for unity.”
“I have been a keen observer of Dr. Bawumia over the years, and his election by the NPP, clearly, is a testament to his love for unity, honesty, humility, respect for all and hardwork, which have impacted both his party and the nation,” said Chief Fanyinama.
“Mr. Vice President, your election has given hope to many that hard work pays,” he said.
“As you aspire to get to the next level of leading the country, I want to encourage you to continue to uphold your known traits of unity, honesty and humility.”
In addition to thanking Chief Fanyinama for the honor, Dr. Bawumia promised to uphold his values as a leader for everyone.
In addition, he advocated keeping people together and not allowing them to split up for personal gain.
“Those who attempt to split us along religious or tribal lines should not be tolerated. Christians and Muslims continue to coexist in Ghana. Nobody will split us apart for political reasons because we have tolerance for one another and will continue to live in harmony with one another,” Dr. Bawumia stated.
Groups from over Ghana and Wangara Chiefs came together for the Kurubi Festival.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
