Ghanaians Question Chairman Buga’s Remarks On Mahama’s Religious Background

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Chairman Alhaji Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga Buga, has sparked a wave of criticism after making controversial claims about President John Dramani Mahama’s religious background.

The comments, contained in a video that has resurfaced online, have drawn reactions from social media users who questioned why the President’s personal faith had become a subject of political commentary.

In the video, Masawudu claimed that Mahama was born into a Muslim family because both his parents practised Islam. He further alleged that the President later converted to Christianity because of a woman and not because of a personal belief in Jesus Christ.

He also described Mahama as “haram” to both Christians and Muslims, a statement that has attracted particular criticism.

“Let me tell you about John Mahama’s history. John Mahama is haram for Christians, just as he is haram for Muslims. His father is a Muslim, and his mother was also a Muslim… John Mahama was a Muslim but converted to Christianity because of a woman. He is not a Christian because he believes in Christ,” Masawudu said.

Several social media users rejected the suggestion that Mahama’s religious identity should be judged by the faith of his parents or the reasons another person believes he converted.

One user questioned whether an adult should be expected to remain in the religion in which he was raised, arguing that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about their faith.

Another described the remarks as an example of how political loyalty could affect the judgement of public figures, writing: “Politics has rendered majority of our adults as unreasonable.”

Masawudu also faced criticism over his previous position within the NPP. One commenter expressed surprise that someone who had served as a national-level party chairman would make such remarks, particularly given the party’s reputation as a political home for intellectuals.

Other reactions focused on whether the comments had any relevance to national development, with some users arguing that politicians should concentrate on presenting policies and explaining what they intend to offer Ghanaians.

The discussion also included criticism of the personal nature of the allegations, with some users demanding evidence to support the claim about the circumstances of Mahama’s conversion.

The reactions have turned the resurfaced video into a wider debate about religious freedom, political discourse and the boundaries of public commentary.

However, the claim that Mahama converted to Christianity because of a woman remains Masawudu’s allegation and has not been established by the material provided. The controversy has nevertheless drawn attention to the sensitivity surrounding personal religious choices in Ghana’s political environment.

Source: https://x.com/theghanaweb/status/2121903911665533213?s=46

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