With just three days to go until Ghana heads to the polls on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, the country’s political scene is buzzing.
Among the many stories circulating, one that has caught our attention is a throwback wedding photo of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira Bawumia.
The photo has sparked conversations about their love story, their marriage, and the family they’ve built together.
Let’s check out some of the throwback wedding photos below.
Their Love Story: From Friendship to Marriage
Dr. Bawumia and Samira met in 2000 after Samira had completed her studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
During an appearance on Accra-based Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen radio program, Samira revealed some details about how they first crossed paths.
She shared that their initial meeting was through mutual friends, and, as she described it, it was love at first sight.
While Samira suspected that Dr. Bawumia was interested in her, he had to beat around the bush before finally expressing his feelings.
But Samira, with her sharp instincts, had already picked up on his interest.
Wedding and Family Life
The couple tied the knot on February 14, 2004, a memorable Valentine’s Day that marked the beginning of their lifelong journey together.
Currently, they have been married for 20 years.
The couple has four children—three boys and one girl.
Among their children, Nadia and Mahmoud Junior are well-known to the public.
Despite their busy public lives, they have maintained a strong, united family.