Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has made a groundbreaking move by incorporating advanced technology into his presidential campaign. Known for his passion for technology and innovation, Dr. Bawumia has introduced an AI chatbot to engage with voters on a national scale, marking a first for Africa and a pioneering effort globally.
The Bawumia Campaign has made the innovation public, inviting voters to interact with Dr. Bawumia directly through the chatbot. By visiting www.bawumiagpt.com, voters can ask him about his vision and plans for the country, receiving responses directly from the AI-powered platform.
The use of AI as a campaign tool is rare worldwide. While AI technology has often been used negatively to discredit opponents, Dr. Bawumia’s initiative presents a positive and proactive use of the technology in politics. Only a few political figures globally have utilized AI for campaigning, including U.S. Democratic Congressional candidate Shamaine Daniels and Pakistan’s Imran Khan, though their usage has been limited.
Dr. Bawumia’s deployment of the AI chatbot on such a large scale is unprecedented, making it a notable innovation in global political campaigns and a first for the African continent.
