{
  "id": 6121157,
  "title": "My journey from running mate to former Vice President is by God’s divine will – Bawumia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/my-journey-from-running-mate-to-former-vice-president-is-by-gods",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T08:17:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/my-journey-from-running-mate-to-former-vice-president-is-by-gods-divine-will-bawumia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to accept the divine will of Allah, as he reflected on his own journey from the role of Running Mate to that of Former Vice President. Speaking at the 2026 National Maulid hosted by the National Chief Imam, Bawumia emphasized the changing nature of power and life, highlighting how both he and President John Dramani Mahama have attended the same event in different capacities over the years. He quoted Quran 3:26, stating that Allah grants and takes away sovereignty as He pleases. Bawumia implored Ghanaians to remain patient, acknowledging that fortunes can shift from day to day. The Maulid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), drew attendees from various walks of life, including Ulama, Imams, Chiefs, and delegations from neighboring West African nations. The NPP flagbearer emphasized the importance of embodying the virtues of peace, unity, humility, and discipline, as well as fostering interfaith goodwill among Muslims and other faith communities.",
  "summary": "Former Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Ghanaians to remain tolerant and submissive to the will of Allah, citing the changing nature of power and life.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}