The Northern Development Authority (NDA) has issued a strong response to members of a social media group allegedly linked to Samira Bawumia’s political opponents, after they reportedly mocked the Vice President’s children over an undisclosed health condition. The Authority condemned the act as “inhumane, shameful, and politically motivated,” calling for an immediate end to personal attacks on families of public officials.
According to the NDA’s statement, the mockery began when a viral post circulated online making insensitive remarks about the health of the Bawumias’ children. The post, shared by individuals allegedly aligned with a political faction opposed to the Vice President, quickly drew public outrage and condemnation from Ghanaians across the political divide.
In its official reply, the Northern Development Authority described the attack as “a new low in Ghanaian politics,” emphasizing that political competition should never extend to the private lives or medical conditions of children. “Mocking children over health challenges shows the moral decay of those involved. No parent deserves that pain,” the statement read.
The NDA also warned that such actions could provoke unnecessary tension and hatred among supporters within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), especially as internal divisions continue to grow ahead of the 2028 elections. They urged party communicators to focus on policy debates and developmental discussions rather than personal insults.
Close sources to the Second Lady have also confirmed that Samira Bawumia was deeply hurt by the mockery but has chosen not to publicly address the issue, opting instead to focus on her humanitarian and advocacy work.
Meanwhile, several civil society organizations, including the Ghana Center for Women’s Rights, have joined in condemning the mockery, describing it as cyberbullying and a violation of basic human decency. They called on political leaders to ensure that the families of public officials are protected from online abuse and defamation.
As the controversy continues to trend on social media, many Ghanaians have rallied behind Samira Bawumia, sending words of encouragement and demanding accountability from those responsible for spreading the offensive content.
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