Actor-turned-politician John Dumelo appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on February 25, 2025, for his vetting as Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture-designate.
Dumelo, who is serving his first term in Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), faced questions ranging from his qualifications to his religious beliefs.
During the session, a lighthearted exchange between Dumelo and Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader and a member of the committee, brought smiles to the room.
Read below the question and answers as monitored by Mynewsgh.com
Afenyo-Markin: Are you a Catholic?
John Dumelo: A staunch Catholic.
Afenyo-Markin: Do you have a firm belief in the rosary?
John Dumelo: Yes, Mr Chairman, I have one here.
Afenyo-Markin: Do you belong to any of the Catholic lodges?
John Dumelo: Thank you, Mr Chairman. Apart from being a mass servant when I was young, I don’t currently belong to any society in the Catholic Church.
Afenyo-Markin: Are you a regular, active member of the church? If so, which parish do you belong to?
John Dumelo: Mr Chairman, I currently attend Mary Mother of Good Counsel Church at Airport.
Afenyo-Markin: Do you pay your tithes?
John Dumelo: Yes, I do.
Afenyo-Markin: So, who is the parish priest there?
John Dumelo: Mr Chairman, they just changed him.
The vetting process, which continues in the coming days, will determine whether the actor-turned-politician secures the role of Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Afenyo-Markin: Are you a Catholic?
John Dumelo: A staunch Catholic.
Afenyo-Markin: What is the name of your priest?
John Dumelo: They just changed him.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/p9cCh8tuIl— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) February 25, 2025
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