Footage of the incident, which has quickly gone viral, shows the Member of Parliament (MP) engaging in street hawking as part of her campaign to secure re-election in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. Hawa Koomson, who has represented her constituents since 2012, is known for her strong political presence. Her latest act of selling watermelons has sparked mixed reactions across Ghana, with many viewing it as a strategic move to connect with voters at a grassroots level. Ghanaian politicians are notorious for engaging in symbolic gestures during election periods, often going to great lengths to show solidarity with the electorate. These actions range from cooking and sweeping to other hands-on activities that resonate with the everyday lives of voters.