The nostalgic clip, which began circulating on social media on June 21, 2025, features young Dumelo in his childhood role as “Saka” in the movie Baby Thief. The film was shot in 1991 and released in 1992.

One scene shows Dumelo in a classroom with a classmate, while another captures an emotional moment where he tells his teacher he wants to go to his father—even though class is in session.

The resurfaced footage has triggered a wave of admiration online, with many applauding Dumelo’s remarkable evolution from child actor to prominent figure in Ghana’s film industry and now a Member of Parliament.

Social media users have praised his consistency, talent, and the inspiring trajectory of his career over the years.

The First Movie of Ghanaian Actor and Politician, @johndumelo ✨

John Dumelo was 7 years old when he played the role of Saka in the Ghanaian classic movie ‘Baby Thief’, which was filmed in 1991 and released in 1992. pic.twitter.com/qxoZDweLDs

— 𝐀𝐒𝐊 (@askghmedia) June 19, 2025

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Dumelo revealed that the gesture formed part of his Easter outreach aimed at giving back to the vulnerable in his community.

According to him, Easter is always a good time to share with others, and supporting widows was a meaningful way to mark the occasion.

He personally prepared and distributed packages to selected widows, bringing smiles and comfort to their homes.

The widows, visibly touched by the kind gesture, expressed their appreciation and offered heartfelt blessings for him.

They prayed for continued wisdom, good health, and success in his leadership journey.

The move has been widely applauded as a touching display of leadership and compassion from the newly elected MP.

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I spent part of my first salary as a member of parliament with widows in the Tesano area of Ayawaso west constituency yesterday. Easter is always a good time to share with others. God bless us all. #idey4u pic.twitter.com/RtqpforemN

— Farmer John,MP (@johndumelo) April 22, 2025

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, followed their successful vetting and approval by Parliament.

President Mahama urged the appointees to serve with diligence and uphold the interests of Ghanaians.

He emphasized teamwork and commitment to national development.

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According to her, the incident occurred when a production designer mistakenly handed a real knife to actress Vanessa Williams for a stabbing scene, a situation that could have turned tragic if not for what she described as divine intervention.

Djansi used this near-fatal error to highlight what she sees as deep-seated inefficiencies in Ghana’s film industry.

She lamented the lack of professionalism, recalling instances where crew members abandoned filming to watch football, an assistant director took a nap in the middle of a shoot, and actors were denied proper wardrobe because their roles were deemed insignificant.

Drawing comparisons, she noted how meticulous film productions in other countries, such as the Dominican Republic, prioritize details, citing an experience where a props team provided her with eight different watches to select from for a single scene.

Her critique extended to the industry’s lack of growth, pointing out that despite Ghana’s talent and storytelling potential, poor execution continues to hold the sector back.

She referenced Ghana’s 2018 Oscar submission, Azali, as a rare bright spot, arguing that subsequent entries have failed to meet international standards.

Leila Djansi urged industry players to embrace constructive criticism instead of reacting defensively.

She educated that real progress can only come from acknowledging flaws and actively working to fix them.

In a social media post, Dumelo thanked the president for entrusting him with the role, pledging to serve diligently and contribute meaningfully to the agricultural sector.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank my boss, H.E. @JDMahama, for nominating me as Deputy Minister-Designate for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. I am truly grateful. Thank you, Sir,” he wrote.

Dumelo’s appointment comes as no surprise, given his active involvement in agribusiness. With large-scale farms across Ghana, he has created employment for many and has consistently championed agriculture as a driver of economic growth.

He has also been a vocal advocate for changing perceptions about farming, particularly among the youth, emphasizing its potential as a lucrative business.

This serves as a token of appreciation for their overwhelming support during the recently-held parliamentary election.

Dumelo triumphed in the election by securing the majority of votes from all Legon polling centers to unseat the incumbent MP, Lydia Alhassan.

Their endorsement has helped in achieving his long-standing aspiration of becoming a legislator.

The bus ride will operate on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and will travel to several cities across the country, including Kumasi, Ejisu, Konongo, Ho, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Winneba, and Elmina.

Students can catch the buses at the Volta Hall car park, the designated meeting point for the journey.

Dumelo took to social media to express his gratitude, stating, “Dear Legon students, let me take you back home free for your Xmas holidays. You know I dey 4 u! Freeeeeeee Buses for all students!”

This initiative highlights Dumelo’s commitment to his constituents, particularly the students who played a key role in his success at the polls.

This follows his groundbreaking victory in the fiercely contested race.

Dumelo declared that he would guard the seat reclaimed after 28 years of NPP dominance, diligently.

“We have sent the elephant back into the bush. It will never come outside again. We have taken back our seat, and we will guard it fiercely,” Dumelo told a jubilant crowd of supporters.

Expressing heartfelt gratitude to his constituents, Dumelo promised to work tirelessly to make Ayawaso West Wuogon thrive.

“I dey for you, and together, we will make Ayawaso West work again,” he assured.

In the just-concluded election, Dumelo secured 40,561 votes, while his closest contender garnered 27,377 votes. Independent candidate Abdul Rauf Mumuni received 189 votes.

The actor-turned-politician celebrated his party’s victory in a constituency long considered an NPP stronghold, describing it as the result of four years of relentless effort and determination.

Dumelo urged his supporters to draw inspiration from his journey and “never give up”.

Addressing the NDC’s final campaign rally at Zurak Park in Madina, Accra, on Thursday, December 5, Mr. Dumelo encouraged voters to come out in large numbers to vote for the NDC.

“Come with your family, friends, and everyone in your community to vote for the NDC, and let’s send the elephant back into the bush,” he urged.

Mr. Dumelo was optimistic about the NDC’s chances in key areas.

“Ayawaso is coming under the NDC on December 7, Dome Kwabenya is coming under the NDC on December 7, and Greater Accra will be swept by the NDC. When they offer you money, take it. When they bring rice, take it. When they bring salt, take it. Take everything, but vote against them, because on December 7, we are resetting Ghana in the right direction.”

The rally drew thousands of enthusiastic party supporters, all eager for a strong showing on election day.

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The OSP’s probe reportedly includes both Mr Dumelo and the incumbent Member of Parliament, Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for alleged infractions during the special voting exercise held on Monday, December 2.

Mr Dumelo is specifically being investigated for interacting with voters in the queue, an action the OSP says breaches electoral laws.

Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, on Wednesday, December 4, Mr Avornyotse dismissed the OSP’s focus on Dumelo.

He argued that the real issue lies with Lydia Alhassan, who was allegedly seen handing out items to voters, including security officers.

“What did we all see in the video? It was the MP handing out items to voters. That is the matter in contention. This attempt to rope us into this issue will not fly,” he said.

He claimed that Mr Dumelo’s inclusion in the investigation appears to be an effort to “equalise” the situation and avoid holding anyone accountable.

“The only reason they are trying to bring in John is to equalise and use it as an excuse why they cannot arrest anybody. Basically, that is what they are doing,” he said.

Nevertheless, he stated Mr Dumelo would cooperate fully if required for investigations.

Mr Avornyotse also called for heightened vigilance by law enforcement and citizens on Election Day to prevent any recurrence of such activities, urging authorities to ensure strict compliance with electoral regulations.

This follows allegations that Ms. Alhassan was seen distributing food to voters in a queue during the Special Voting exercise held on Monday.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, 3rd December, Mr. Dumelo stated that his complaint includes video evidence capturing various actions by Ms. Alhassan, which he claims contravene Ghana’s criminal and electoral laws.

He emphasized the importance of upholding electoral integrity and preventing any form of voter manipulation.

Mr. Dumelo also revealed that his team had provided the OSP with additional material information regarding alleged plans by Ms. Alhassan to unlawfully influence voters on a larger scale.

These concerns are particularly focused on the upcoming general election, scheduled for Saturday, 7th December 2024.

The NDC candidate underscored the significance of ensuring free and fair elections, urging the relevant authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.

He called on the OSP to take swift action to prevent any further breaches that could undermine the democratic process in the constituency.

“The complaint entails video recordings of various actions by Ms. Lydia Seyram Alhassan, which we believe breach our criminal and electoral laws.”

“My team also provided material information on plots by Ms. Lydia Seyram Alhassan to unlawfully influence voters on a larger scale come Saturday, December 7, 2024, when the main election will be held.”

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His proposed School-and-Work (SAW) program will create opportunities for university students to engage in remote work while studying, providing them with experience and financial independence without compromising their academics.

Dumelo also highlighted plans to collaborate with the private sector to build affordable student hostels, aiming to ease housing challenges for students in the constituency.

He is confident that the first hostel will be ready within 12 months of assuming office, and tasked his constituents to hold him responsible if he fails in that bid.

In addition, Dumelo expressed a commitment to financially support constituents pursuing tertiary education, ensuring that no student defers due to unpaid fees.

Meanwhile, the candidate is currently providing chop boxes containing basic provisions and cash allowances for senior high school (SHS) freshers in the constituency to support their studies and ease the burden on families.

Still distributing in Ayawaso West: chopboxes/ provisions and pocket money to parents and their wards who have gotten admission into SHS #idey4u pic.twitter.com/6UhBvpdpGa

— Farmer John (@johndumelo) November 12, 2024

Dumelo’s intervention comes as a relief to students who have been struggling with the lack of water, leading them to queue with buckets and basins for the much-needed supply.

Dumelo’s initiative aligns with his ongoing support for the University community, which has become a cornerstone of his political campaign.

Since announcing his political ambitions, Dumelo has consistently addressed student needs, including the provision of shuttles, street lights, and other amenities aimed at improving their daily lives.

His latest effort underscores his commitment to using practical solutions to address urgent issues faced by the students, further solidifying his appeal and visibility within the university community.

I responded to the plight of students on legon campus today with regards to water shortage. I hope this gesture will mitigate the situation till we find a permanent solution. #idey4u pic.twitter.com/CtIk9McLCq

— Farmer John (@johndumelo) July 1, 2024

Lydia Alhassan organized the provision of free buses for students traveling home to various destinations such as Kumasi, Sunyani, Takoradi, and Tamale for their break.

She personally bid the students farewell on the school campus and even shared snacks to satisfy them during the long journey.

In reaction, John Dumelo, known for his dedication to the Legon student community, said he is unfazed she is making attempts to enter his ‘territory’.

In a tweet, he said the shuttle system is a fruitless campaign strategy for Lydia Alhassan to gain popularity among the students.

He expressed his confidence that he has already earned the loyalty of the Legon students, implying that his opponent’s actions would not affect his standing.

Furthermore, Dumelo revealed that the students who benefited from the free bus service are his constituents.

He mentioned that they even contacted him to inform him of their safe arrival at their respective destinations, highlighting his close connection with the student community.

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In a Twitter post to the Ghana Police Service, Dumelo alerted them on the rising incidents of armed robbery attacks on students in that area.

He said the vulnerable students often encounter these dangers while commuting from their evening lectures to their residences.

Using the hashtag #studentslivesmatter, Dumelo called on the Ghana Police Service to promptly initiate security patrols to enhance safety measures along the stretch.

His tweet is in response to the murder of a Masters student, Lawrence Twumasi Ankrah, around 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 21.

According to reports, the deceased tried resisting, which infuriated the robbers to pushed him unto an incoming vehicle.

According to him, the Ghana Police’s reaction twas out of line.

He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “The arrest of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors is uncalled-for. Can’t citizens demonstrate in peace?”.

In a wave of public outrage and disappointment, Ghanaians have taken to social media to voice their concerns over the recent arrest of approximately 50 participants in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration.

The protest, which took place on Thursday, September 21, 2023, defied a police injunction, sparking a clash between law enforcement and demonstrators.

The Ghana Police Service had filed an injunction application against the planned march on Wednesday, explicitly urging the public not to participate, citing its illegality.

Despite this, the organizers, Democracy Hub, stood firm, asserting that they had not received official notice of the injunction and, therefore, the protest would proceed as planned.

The protest had been gaining momentum, and on the day of the demonstration, hundreds of concerned Ghanaians converged at the 37 Trotro Station, the designated starting point for the march.

This gathering led to the arrest of #FixTheCountry convenor, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, and several other protestors.

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From cultivation of ginger, tubers, grains and poultry farming, Mr Dumelo has expressed hope that the cultivation of cannabis is the surest way to go.

His decision comes at the back of the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) Bill, 2023 into law in parliament on July 12.

The passing will grant the Interior Ministry authority to issue license for the cultivation of cannabis which has not more than 0.3% utility content on dry weight spaces for industrial or medicinal purposes.

Welcoming the move, Mr Dumelo said he is excited to witness the defining moment in Ghana’s history.

“I’m very excited Parliament has passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which seeks to decriminalize the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. This is a defining moment in Ghana’s history. As a farmer, adding the cultivation of cannabis to my portfolio for medicinal/ industrial purposes is definitely something I’m looking forward to. God bless Ghana.” He wrote on Twitter.

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After being tipped to win the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, his supporters have gone the extra mile to make his dream actualise.

Some 23 of them, all ladies have come together to make a donation towards his campaign.

The supporters, who are his friends and students from Legon, Knustford and UPSA, gave their their widow’s mite of GHS 1,850.

Their representative presented the envelope to Mr Dumelo who was bursting with smiles.

He expressed gratitude to the ladies and all who believe in his pursuit to make Ayawaso West great again.

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John is known for taking to his social media pages on countless occasions to showcase his love for his country.

In his latest show of faith in Ghana’s Black Stars, he has dared to walk barefoot from Accra to Lagos if Nigeria wins against Ghana.

Before his latest tweet, John Dumelo has teased the Nigerians ahead of the World Cup qualifier game with another tweet, saying someone should tell Amokachi we have a stadium for the match and the lights will be on throughout. We can’t say the same for the Abuja stadium.

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Taking to his Twitter account to share the message, Mr Dumelo said Ghana has hectares of uncultivated arable land enough to farm to feed people in the country.

He also mentioned that, if the lands are put to proper use, foodstuff can be exported to boost revenue for the sector.

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As a country, we have tens of 1,000’s of hectares of uncultivated arable land enough to farm to feed ourselves and export.

We have no excuse not to succeed in the Agric sector. We need a short, medium and long-term agric plan. We can do this! He posted.

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Mr Dumelo, a first-time parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been left disappointed following his colleague actors’ public support for Lydia Alhassan.

Yesterday, tons of the New Patriotic Party filmmakers stormed the constituency to campaign for Maa Lydia and ‘teased’ Mr Dumelo with photos of their activities.

This, Beverly believes is a betrayal of the highest order, considering the friendship that existed between them and Mr Dumelo prior to his political ambition.

“How will I be able to slur, taint or dishonor a colleague’s name and hard work? How will I forget friendship and family for money and fame?” she quizzed.

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Beverly says their action seems to buttress Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey’s comments about actors being unserious and unfit for parliament.

She, however, reminded her colleagues that life still goes on after December 7 elections.

According to him, Mr Dumelo should put pressure on the incumbent Ayawaso West MP, Lydia Alhassan, by identifying all the problems in the constituency and putting them on social media.

Additionally, the musician said funds can only be provided to his contender to help the constituency only if he makes an attempt to solve it.

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He wrote:

Dear Dumelo, I hear say Maa Lydia start dey do the dredging after your pressure. If you see any problem in Ayawaso, just go and stand there, pretend as if you want to solve it, take pictures and Post them on social media.

Once you start trending, they will give Maa Lydia money to come and solve it. Before elections, you would have pushed them to make Ayawaso West Wuogon better. Even if you don’t win, the people will remember you for these projects. Just imagine this happening in every constituency.

According to Gifty, she knew Dumelo so many years before they finally got married in 2018.

Narrating her story in a post on social media, Gifty indicated that the actor chased her for a while but she was playing hard to get.

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In the photo, Gifty could be seen wearing a pink top over black skirt.

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It was while she was sharing this throwback photo that Mrs Dumelo, narrated their story. “So @johndumelo1 took this picture of me almost 8years ago when he drove all the way from the USA just to see me in Canada …I was flexing him plenty but look at me now❤️❤️❤️,” she captioned the photo.

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So @johndumelo1 took this picture of me almost 8years ago when he drove all the way from the USA just to see me in Canada ….I was flexing him plenty but look at me now??❤️❤️❤️

A post shared by Mrs Dumelo (@missgeeonly) on Mar 23, 2020 at 4:12am PDT

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, has urged Ghanaians to disregard comments of actor cum politician John Dumelo on the prices of local rice.

Comparing rice brands such as Lele and Emerald to a local rice producing firm Wienco, he said Wienco produced the same quality rice as Lele and Emerald and is even cheaper compared to prices of Lele and Emerald.

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 “People like John Dumelo should be disregarded for saying that local rice is expensive, because 25 kilos Lele rice is between GH¢ 220 and GH¢ 250, Emerald is GH¢ 218 but 25 kilos of ‘Aduanehene’ rice from Wienco goes for GH¢ 135,” he stated in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Thursday.

Mr Dumelo on his Facebook post argued that imported rice is relatively cheaper.

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The actor was of the view that many Ghanaians would opt for local rice if it’s cheaper.

To the Minister, claims that prices of locally produced rice are expensive are an attempt by some people to pollute and misinform the public about the real prices of rice produced locally.

Source: Adomonline.com | Dorcas Abedu-Kennedy

This, he believes would create jobs and “instantly boost local production and position Ghana as a fashion and textile hub in the sub-region.”

In a post on Twitter, the NDC parliamentary candidate called for Monday to be added to Friday as a day for wearing locally made attire.

To be honest, the friday wear is not enough. We should add Monday to it. So twice a week we all should wear made in Ghana clothes. This will instantly boost local production(create jobs) and position Ghana as a fashion and textile hub in the sub region. #idey4u pic.twitter.com/Qs6i0iYxrn

— MrDumelo (@johndumelo1) October 21, 2019

State institutions in Ghana and most private companies have set aside Friday to promote locally made clothes.

Workers are required to wear local textile prints.

But pushing for more, Dumelo wrote “To be honest, the Friday wear is not enough. We should add Monday to it. So twice a week we all should wear made in Ghana clothes.”

Dumelo has engaged in lots of philanthropic work lately, garnering support from the youth, on social media especially.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

According to Dumelo, he has always been serious with his quest to contest for the parliamentary seat and he worked very hard towards it.

He told Bernard Avle, the host of Point of View on Citi TV, that he did most of his hardwork during the bye-election which he did not contest.

Dumelo admitted that Ghanaians underestimated his chances of winning to become a parliamentary aspirant.

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“Most of the political stuff that I did, I didn’t put on social media because that is not what is important. What is important is the one-on-one dialogue with the delegates which I was doing so that is why people were thinking ‘Ah is John contesting,” he explained.

“When you go to the delegates and you speak their language, they’ll understand you and vote for you,” he added.

John Dumelo noted that he faced strong opposition from within especially, from some unseen hands who thought he was not ready yet to become an aspirant for the NDC. 

He believes that his profession as an actor as well as his alignment to certain groups of people, made most of his party folks think he is not the right candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.

“I’m very spiritual and if God speaks, you can’t stop it. I have lived in East Legon for so many years and served the NDC for so many times. At the end of the day it’s the people who are calling me to represent them, so we need a different approach to be able to win the seat for Ayawaso West Wuogon,” he stated.

“Everybody feels that I am the right person to win the seat for the NDC in Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency,” Dumelo stressed. 

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He indicated that he chose Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency because he didn’t need an easy seat like going through his hometown seat to be in parliament. 

“I want the hardest and most challenging route to parliament and at the end of the day it is for the good of the party because winning Ayawaso West Wuogon will add more votes to the NDC.”

John Dumelo during last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) won with 758 votes representing 88 per cent to become the NDC rep for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.

As a newcomer, Dumelo beat Suzzy Afua Adoboe who had 99 votes out of the 859 votes cast. There were two rejected ballot papers.

His victory was greeted with rapturous cheers from teeming supporters who had gathered at the La Bawaleshie polling station.

Even before the results were announced, the supporters could be heard chanting “We want John” implying that they wanted John Dumelo to represent them.

Source: Ghanaweb

Mr Dumelo polled 758 votes with his contender, Suzzy Efua Adoboe polling 99 votes in the election.

Prior to the elections, Mr Dumelo said his main aim is to take the seat back from the New Patriotic Party so he could be “part of the decision-making process.”

Source: Adomonline.com

John Dumelo told Evans Mensah, host of PM Express, he did nothing wrong.

“I went to the servicing area and they said the car is for the state. I said ‘ok, take it.’ They took it [and] I went back for my money and that was the end of the story. It has never been an issue,” Mr. Dumelo said on Tuesday night.

The actor was in 2017 accused by government’s Assets Recovery Taskforce of refusing to hand over a state vehicle. 

Mr. Dumelo, who has stepped up his political flirtation with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), faces stiff competition from Madam Afua Dogboe. 

Ahead of the NDC’s Parliamentary Primaries scheduled for August 24, to decide who represents the party at the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo has been speaking about how the party can return to power in 2020.

 He says all members of the party must be involved in party activities especially at the grassroots level.

According to him, the party previously failed because it downplayed the role of the grassroots.

“In 2016, we didn’t really involve everybody, the grassroots, especially the branches. Everything was done without the branches forgetting that the branches are the ones that actually hold the party together,” he revealed. 

Mr. Dumelo has committed to “involve everybody in the party, from the top to the bottom” should he win the mandate of the NDC in the August 24 primary.

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Source: Myjoyonline.com

John Dumelo is gunning for victory for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency during the NDC primaries on August 24. If he is successful, he will face incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the governing New Patriotic Party in the 2020 general elections.

Renowned Human Rights activist, Francis-Xavier Sosu, is also hoping to wrestle power from the incumbent NPP Parliamentarian in 2020 if he wins in next Saturday’s primaries. He lost to Amadu Sorogo in the NDC primaries in 2015 for the Madina Constituency.

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Although the NDC lost by a wide margin to the NPP during the 2016 general polls, the two NDC aspirants believe their party’s mistake to was to downplay the role of the grassroots in the lead up to the elections.

Speaking on PM Express on Tuesday evening, John Dumelo said, “in 2016 we didn’t really involve everybody, the grassroots, especially the branches. Everything was done without the branches forgetting that the branches are the ones that actually hold the party together.”

He said should he win the mandate of the NDC delegates on August 24, he will involve everybody in the party, following the party structures for victory in 2020.

“From the top to the bottom everybody is getting involved,” he stressed.

Mr Sosu also said there is the need for the party to invigorate the base of the party, citing voter apathy as the main cause of the NDC’s loss in 2020.

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“For example when it comes to Madina, the voter turnout in Madina was so abysmal in 2016. If you look at 2012, voter turnout was above 80% but in 2016, voter turnout was about 20%. Clearly, people did not turn up to vote. There was a level of apathy in the system,” he told show host, Evans Mensah.

He said the loss of the Madina constituency to the NPP may be due to the fact that the NDC candidate had been there for a long time.

“So I believe that with a new candidate on the block, it will be easier to work again with the wards, the branches to reenergize the base of the party and I represent that,” he added.

Meanwhile, the parliamentary primaries in the Greater Accra, where the seats of the two aspirants are located, has one of the highest entries.

At least 118 aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest at the various constituencies.

The aspirants comprise 20 women and 98 men. They will be seeking the approval of the electorate in the 34 constituencies of the region to represent the party in the 2020 parliamentary election.

With the exception of the Ablekuma North Constituency where Ms Winifred Ashley is running unopposed, the rest of the constituencies are expected to be keenly contested.

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The Bortianor/Ngleshie/Amanfro Constituency recorded the highest number of aspirants with nine people contesting, followed by the Amasaman Constituency which had six people competing for the spot.

It will be a battle of nerves at the Odododiodoo, Sege, Trobu, Krowor, Ayawaso West Wuogon and Ayawaso North constituencies as each of the constituencies had only two aspirants expressing interest.

The rest of the constituencies recorded between three and five aspirants.

Incumbent MPs

Many incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs), including the MP for Ningo-Prampram, Mr Samuel Nartey George; MP for Ablekuma South, Mr Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije; MP for Odododiodoo, Nii Lante Vanderpuije, and Ashaiman MP, Mr Ernest Norgbey, are all seeking to get the nod again to represent the NDC in the 2020 parliamentary election.

The incumbent MP for Shai Osudoku, Ms Linda Ocloo, is also seeking to get the endorsement of the electorate but will face another challenge from a former Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Dr Michael Kpessah Whyte.

The two clashed in a by-election to choose a parliamentary candidate in June 2016 following the demise of Desmond William Ocloo, the husband of Linda Ocloo, shortly after he was elected.

At Ningo Prampram, the Constituency Chairman of the party, Mr Michael Kwetey Tetteh, has expressed interest to contest the seat for the second time after failing to beat competition from Sam George, who clinched the spot after beating E.T. Mensah in the 2015 parliamentary primaries of the NDC.

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He says government has only rebranded old factories and commissioning them as new ones which only smacks of deception.

“They should show me five functional factories they have built from 2017 until date, which are employing and benefitting more people across the country,” he charged.

In 2018, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta who presented the 2019 financial statement to Parliament said by the end of the year (2018), a total of 79 factories in nine regions will be at various stages of construction or operation under the One District One Factory (IDIF) initiative.

The minister said government will assiduously work towards industrialising the country’s economy by implementing one of its major campaign promises of putting up one factory in each of the country’s district.

But Mr John Dumelo who is contesting to represent NDC as the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency MP told Joy News’ Kwesi Parker that none of the promises made by government have been fulfilled.

“They should show us the factories, we would go and verify,” he said. 

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He said the NPP promising to construct factories in some districts while campaigning for votes in 2020, is not the only failed promise of the Akufo-Addo government.

“Just recently, they released $1million per constituency, which was supposed to be in the first year. If they are now doing something, they promised to do in the first year what does that say? They failed,” he said.

The NPP also promised to construct dams for some districts in the northern part of the country, he said. The actor believes government has not constructed the dams three years into its first term.

John Dumelo stated that the hopes of Ghanaians in government have dissipated over time and they are now tired and disappointed with it.

He said the NDC coming back to power in 2020 is the best thing to happen to the country.

“The change that we wanted for 2016 is not the change we got. The people are calling for John Mahama to come back, NDC is definitely coming” he added.

Source: Myjoyonline.com

The protesters, clad in red and black outfits, marched from the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle through the Nkrumah Avenue, Farisco traffic light towards COCOBOD head office through to UTC to the John Evans Atta Mills High Street and finally ended at the Hearts Park.

Below are the photos:

Ghanaian actress and media personality Jocelyn Dumas has reacted to ‘false’ reports which pointed out that she had dated John Dumelo for two years prior to his marriage.

It was reported by some media portals that the two had been involved in a romantic relationship for two years.

Meanwhile, in a conversation with Abeiku Santana and Joselyn on his Atuu show, Joselyn debunked the reports.

In the video, Abeiku asked the sort of relationship she had with Dumelo but in a quick reply, Joselyn said they were just friends.

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She added that, John became a close friend after they had shot three movies in close succession.

“I never dated John Dumelo. I didn’t have a crush on John Dumelo, however, I got fond of him. He became my very good friend. We weren’t close before but after shooting three movies back to back, I realized we both ‘clicked’. John is just my friend’’. She emphasized.

“I was not close to John Dumelo, so we shot 3 movies back to back and I realized that he is as crazy as I am, so we just became very good friends. He is just a friend,” she added.

Below is her post debunking the allegations

Watch exactly what Joselyn said about John Dumelo in the teaser above:

He made this known through an interview he had with ghanacelebrities.com on the state of politics in Ghana and how the governing NPP is faring. MyNewsGH.com Monitored keenly.

John Dumelo although optimistic of winning the seat, his challenge according to him, is winning the Primaries; a feat he agrees will be very difficult because of the perception that he came to meet a queue.

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John Dumelo in the conversation with ghanacelebrities.com noted that although he has realized the challenge of finance as he intends to take the bold step, he believes his farms and other businesses will be of support to him to prevent him from owing financiers who will push him to be corrupt.

The actor also disclosed his new found love for sports gambling and the fact that he is making some good money from betting.

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John Dumelo during the 2016 election declared his political stance and took center stage during the campaign to the election that saw Akufo-Addo humiliating John Dramani Mahama.

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Jon Benjamin has consistently jabbed the Ghallywood actor and NDC politician over a V8 found in his care when power changed hands from the NDC to the NPP, as MyNewsGH.com has reported severally.

The two met and it looked friendly. No beefs.

So GH tweeps my very special guest just arrived from Ghana and here in my local pub to watch the football is …… @johndumelo1 pic.twitter.com/lg08vAULU7

— (((Jon Benjamin))) (@JonBenjamin19) July 11, 2018

They posed for the cameras with awkward postures though.

I’m not at all sure that @johndumelo1 likes my present to him – a carton of V8 juice! pic.twitter.com/dRw8bpWCuP

— (((Jon Benjamin))) (@JonBenjamin19) July 11, 2018

The picture has since been attracting comments.

Women like to be complimented. “Babes, your hair is nice, your dress is amazing, babes you smell good”. Let your woman feel special or someone else will make her special

— Mr Dumelo (@johndumelo1) February 16, 2018

Mr. Dumelo on Monday afternoon posted a picture he captured with some kids in the Volta Region with the caption “the future…”.

In the picture, the renowned Ghanaian actor is seen showing something to the children on his MacBook.

Right after the tweet, Umar IDN Khattab who uses the handle Ericetse told the actor that he should sell his V8 car which was spotted somewhere at the corner of the photo because it can purchase MacBooks for all the kids.

We cannot tell if John Dumelo got angry by the question or not but his answer we think was very good for Ericetse’s tweet. According to the multiple award-winning actor, he has taken care of over 55,000 kids across Africa and he believes the amount he spent on them can buy 5 V8 cars.

Your V8 Could have bought more laptops so each of those kids will get one…so in ‘The future’ think about the kids https://t.co/axE5i4vkNs

— UMAR IBN KHATTAB (@Ericetse) June 26, 2017

My brother, the John Dumelo foundation has since 2009 touched over 55,000 kids across Africa. Same as buying 5 v8s….. https://t.co/GNvxBrhS3B

— Mr Dumelo (@johndumelo1) June 26, 2017

The future…. pic.twitter.com/JUldTsS9E8

— Mr Dumelo (@johndumelo1) June 26, 2017

The actor posted a picture on his Instagram page with the caption Agriculture is the first occupation of man…..#proudfarmer #cattle#melofarmer #agribusiness #melofarms.

One may wonder if John Dumelo is qualified to start a business in that field.

The President Akufo-Addo who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces on Monday announced the promotion of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama from the rank of Captain to Major, during the one week celebration of the late soldier.

Dumelo who was impressed with the decision by the President tweeted, “Late Captain Mahama promoted to the rank of Major. Thanks @NAkufoAddo. God bless you.

Tweet below

Late Captain Mahama promoted to the rank of Major. Thanks @NAkufoAddo. God bless you

— Mr Dumelo (@johndumelo1) June 6, 2017

Captain Maxwell met his untimely death on Monday in Diaso in the Central region where town folks mistook him for an armed robber and lynched him.

The actor who was under fire last week for a ridiculing a graduate who sells bread for a living on the streets of Accra in a tweet indicated that he was heartbroken reading news of the death of the Soldier who was helping in the fight against galamsey.

He, however, called for a look at mob action in Ghana in order to bring the dastardly act to an end in the country.

Below is his tweet:

Reading the news on the death of Capt Mahama just breaks my heart. It’s time to take a second look at “mob justice” in Gh.

— Mr Dumelo (@johndumelo1) May 30, 2017

He made this promise when he was called on stage, together with actress Zynell Zuh, to present the Best Rapper award.

As reported by the Daily Guide Newspaper, Dumelo was apprehended by National Security operatives with a vehicle said to belong to the state.

It was retrieved from a spraying shop at Abelemkpe in Accra.

Dumelo, who campaigned vigorously for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2016 electioneering campaign, seemed unperturbed when he was ushered unto the stage with ‘Onaapo’, the popular campaign song for the then governing NDC.

With a dance as he made his way to present the award, the talented actor sang one of NPP’s campaign songs and said he would reward the winner of the category with a brand new 2017 V8 vehicle.

“The winner is getting a brand-new V8,” the crowd cheered as he added, “2017 model”.

Well that winner turned out to be the son of Tsatsu Tsikata, who defended the NDC government in the famous election petition case in 2013. Watch the video below:

SOURCE: 3news