During his campaign tour of the Bono Region, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), announced plans to construct Islamic Colleges of Education if elected as President of Ghana.
He expressed the intention to establish three colleges in different geographic regions: the Northern, Middle, and Coastal belts, aimed at advancing education in Zongo communities.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized the NPP’s commitment to the development of Zongo communities, highlighting the significant role played by the Zongo Development Fund.
He noted that the fund has facilitated the implementation of over 200 projects within Zongo communities nationwide, demonstrating the party’s dedication to comprehensive development initiatives.
“What we want to do is to build Islamic Colleges of Education. That is what we want to focus on for the next phase of the Zongo development fund. If we get one in the North and get one in the middle and coastal belts.”
“We have helped the Ghana Muslim’s mission to get accreditation for the College of Education at Beposo. So I also want to help build at least three colleges of Education to help Arabic Education in Ghana,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia, reflecting on his presidential aspirations, acknowledged the initial skepticism surrounding the possibility of a Muslim candidate being elected within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Despite these doubts, he highlighted that his successful candidacy defied expectations, representing a significant milestone in the party’s history.
“My election as flagbearer of NPP is historic. It has never happened in Ghana. Many people doubted that a Muslim could be a presidential candidate, but I said it is possible”said Dr Bawumia.
“I want to become President for all to benefit. At first, those of us from the North thought we had been sidelined in the country’s governance. That’s why when I became Vice President I advocated for the Zongo development fund,” he added.