Questions are being raised about the silence of Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia regarding the tragic passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
President Raisi was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media reported on Monday, May 20, 2024.
While global leaders, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, are mourning with the family of the late President and the people of Iran, Alhaji Bawumia has yet to publicly express his condolences nearly a week after the incident.
The Vice President's silence, especially as a Muslim, not only suggests a lack of empathy but also raises concerns about his competence in international diplomacy. This could further lead to speculation that the Muslim community might lack principled representation under his leadership, and as such, might jeopardize his political ambitions.
It is essential to note that former President John Dramani Mahama has joined other Ghanaians and global leaders in expressing condolences, including visiting the Iranian Embassy in Ghana to sign a book of condolence.
As of Friday, when the book of condolence was scheduled to be closed, Alhaji Dr. Bawumia had not visited the embassy or made any public statements about the incident.
The Vice President's silence does not align with Ghana’s longstanding position as a nonaligned state ready to work with other global leaders in the pursuit of global harmony.
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