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Samira Bawumia

Also known as: Hajia Samira Bawumia · former Second Lady Samira Bawumia · H.E. Samira Bawumia

Samira Bawumia — former Second Lady of Ghana who addresses youth engagement and appears in cultural diplomatic activities.

2026-04-292026-08-29

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    Bawumia, together with his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, extended their condolences to Madam Nortey’s family, loved ones and the creative arts fraternity.

    Bawumia, Afenyo-Markin, Others Mourn Grace Nortey
  3. Joy Online

    Kusi Boateng made the comments while addressing his congregation in a video circulating on social media, in which he openly defended his relationship with Dr Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia.

    ‘If you want to imprison me over my friendship with Bawumia, go ahead’ – Kusi Boateng
  4. Joy Online

    Kusi Boateng made the comments while addressing his congregation in a video circulating on social media, in which he openly defended his relationship with Dr Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia.

    ‘If you want to imprison me over my friendship with Bawumia, go ahead’ – Rev. Kusi Boateng
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    He facilitated educational tours for selected students to Parliament House, exposing young constituents to national governance, civic leadership, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Museum, and the office of the Former Second Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia.

    One year on: How Gideon Boako is redefining constituency leadership
  7. June 2026
  8. Daily Guide

    Ama Burland (L), Samira Bawumia (M), Kyekyeku (R) Former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, joined the country’s leading influencers Ama Burland, Scanty, and actor Kyekyeku at the University of Ghana Pent Hall GenZ Talk Show.

    Samira Bawumia, Scanty, Ama Burland Take On GenZ Talk
  9. May 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Samira Bawumia built platforms around women’s economic inclusion in her own unapologetic voice.

    Her Space with Bridget Mensah: Dear Maame Tiwaa, 14 truths for a girl turning 14: For every girl who is becoming
  11. Joy Online

    She pointed to her involvement in mobilising party supporters during a visit by Samira Bawumia to Tarkwa as proof of her renewed loyalty to the party.

    Executive Committee assures absolute transparency and fairness in Tarkwa-Nsuaem NPP elections
  12. Joy Online

    One aggrieved member recounted being disqualified despite actively supporting the party in recent elections, including mobilising members during a visit by former Second Lady Samira Bawumia.

    8 NPP members seek court injunction to halt Tarkwa-Nsuaem polling station elections amid deepening internal dispute
  13. April 2026
  14. Joy Online

    She cited her involvement in mobilising members during a visit by Samira Bawumia to Tarkwa as evidence of her loyalty.

    Tarkwa-Nsuaem NPP disqualifications spark outrage as members threaten withdrawal over vetting process
  15. Daily Guide

    Samira Bawumia Former Second Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia, is in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where she is billed to engage in a series of activities.

    Samira In Freetown

Yesterday

  1. Veteran actress Grace Nortey mourned by politicians and celebrities

    Ghanaian veteran actress Grace Nortey died on August 26, 2026. Politicians including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Alexander Afenyo-Markin, as well as actors and musicians, paid tribute to her five-decade career in Ghana's creative arts.

    20 hours ago · Daily Guide

Monday 17 August

  1. Rev. Kusi Boateng refuses to distance himself from Bawumia

    Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, said he is prepared to face imprisonment rather than end his friendship with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, describing the relationship as not a crime and refusing to conceal it to satisfy critics.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Rev. Kusi Boateng defends friendship with Dr Bawumia

    The Founder and Leader of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, says he is prepared to face imprisonment rather than distance himself from his friendship with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife. He told his congregation that his friendship with the couple is not a crime and that he will not hide or pretend the relationship does not exist.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Legislator Gideon Boako completes first year in Parliament

    Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Samira Bawumia addresses Gen Z at University of Ghana talk show

    Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia joined influencers Ama Burland, Scanty, and actor Kyekyeku at a GenZ Talk Show at University of Ghana, where she urged students to channel their energy into achieving their goals and to focus on surrounding themselves with impactful people and seeking proper counsel.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bridget Mensah offers 14 truths to her daughter turning fourteen

    Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's feminist manifesto, a column addresses Maame Tiwaa on her 14th birthday with fourteen truths for girls, starting with knowledge of gender inequality and the historical women who fought for their rights.

    23 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Tarkwa-Nsuaem NPP reports transparent polling station executive elections

    The NPP Constituency Executive Committee in Tarkwa-Nsuaem says its polling station executive election process was transparent, peaceful and widely participatory, with 4,245 applicants for positions, 4,124 nominations filed, and 3,890 approved after vetting; 134 were disqualified on grounds including anti-party activities.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. NPP members seek court halt to Tarkwa-Nsuaem polling station elections

    Eight New Patriotic Party members in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency have filed a court application to stop the party's polling station elections, arguing that the vetting process breaches party regulations, violates natural justice, and undermines democratic principles.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NPP members in Tarkwa-Nsuaem threaten withdrawal over vetting disqualifications

    An internal crisis is unfolding within the New Patriotic Party in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency of the Western region, where aggrieved members have warned the party's national leadership to intervene in what they describe as a flawed and unfair vetting process for polling station executive aspirants. Affected members allege the disqualifications have been arbitrary and unjustly skewed in favour of a particular interest group, citing grounds such as being seen dancing to NDC-associated music or operating businesses near NDC-branded posters.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Samira Bawumia visits Freetown for series of activities

    Former Second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia landed in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where she was welcomed by Sierra Leone First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio. Cultural dances were organised for the visiting former Second Lady.

    29 April 2026 · Daily Guide

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