Social media users react as Dumelo hosts free makeup and photoshoot for UG freshers

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Setor Dumelo, has again taken a gesture of goodwill to heart by sponsoring free makeup and professional photoshoot sessions for first-year students attending the University of Ghana’s matriculation ceremony.

Dumelo, who also serves as Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, shared the news on social media ahead of the event, saying he wanted to help new students capture one of the most memorable moments of their lives without the financial strain often associated with such occasions.

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The initiative was well received on campus, with many freshers thanking the MP and engaging enthusiastically with the activities on offer. In previous years, Dumelo has also provided free snacks, water and small chops during similar events, delighting students whose budgets are often stretched thin during the early days of university life.

Dumelo’s outreach to students follows earlier acts of support in his constituency, including giving free fuel to drivers, an initiative that circulated widely on social media and further reinforced his image as an accessible and community-centric leader.

The posts about the matriculation support sparked a wave of social media reactions, mixing admiration with debate. Some supporters took to X to express appreciation:

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But not all reactions were positive. Some critics questioned the focus of his activities, arguing that other projects also deserve attention.

Others dismissed the moves as political posturing:

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This latest gesture fits into a broader pattern of hands-on engagement by Dumelo, who has maintained a visible presence in both educational and constituency affairs since winning the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat in the 2024 general elections under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) banner.

Since entering Parliament and assuming ministerial duties, Dumelo has been involved in activities ranging from support for school feeding caterers to community sanitation efforts and infrastructure concerns in his constituency, earning praise, and sometimes scrutiny, for his approach.