SAMIRA BAWUMIA, HONOURED

SAMIRA BAWUMIA, HONOURED

I may not be blessed with the gift of clairvoyance but I can say without any aorta of doubt that when the story is told of our generation, it would surely be said that, a SAMIRA BAWUMIA did not only live with us, but was one of the greatest iconic figures of our time. Just as the name, Nana Yaa Asantewaa of yesteryears is associated with a particular generation in history, so will the name, SAMIRA BAWUMIA be mentioned with pride when the story is told of this generation.

In moments when a feminine voice was needed, you would certainly hear the voice of SAMIRA BAWUMIA. In territories characterized by male hegemony or dominance, you will not only find the SAMIRA BAWUMIAS there, but you would actually find her rubbing shoulders with men and beating them to it in most cases.

Ordinarily, you would expect stuffs like intimidation and destructive criticisms especially when mixed with venom and unsolicited vituperation to scare people away from pursuing a particular cause of action, but my brother, the narrative is completely different if it has to do with the SAMIRA BAWUMIAS. She is always resolute with her convictions. Such a woman of valour and 'testicular fortitude'! And to think that she is married to a colossus in the person of Dr. Mahamoud Bawumia, you can imagine how blessed the Bawumia family is.

For us as teachers, we know that with SAMIRA BAWUMIA as the Second Lady of Ghana, we can at all times, demand for chalks and other teaching and learning materials without being insulted. She is humble; she is caring; she is respectful; she is motherly; she is compassionate; she is multi-talented; she is beautiful; she is competent. Just mention any positive trait and you will find that in SAMIRA. At this juncture, I think it makes a lot of Mathematics sense to conclude that beauty+intelligence+courage=SAMIRA BAWUMIA.

The current President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo describes SAMIRA BAWUMIA as the GREATEST REVELATION to the NPP in the 2016 electioneering period. He describes her as one who added so much impetus to the NPP 2016 campaign ticket, where the party chalked an unprecedented electoral feat in the country's history. If this is how a whole President describes her, then what more can I say? My sister, Hajia SAMIRA BAWUMIA, you do all.

On the occasion of your birth, I am pleased to join the rest of Ghana and the World to CELEBRATE you Your Excellency the Second Lady of the Republic and also wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I am honoured and privileged to share the same ‘birth month’ with you. No wonder they say, August is the best month of the year.  I wish you the very best in life my sister, mother and mentor.

Iddi Muhayu-Deen

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