Lukumanu Iddrisu, a Ghanaian academic and civic leader based in Vaasa, Finland
Lukumanu Iddrisu, a Ghanaian academic and civic leader based in Vaasa, Finland, has become the first Ghanaian elected as a municipal councilor in Finland.
In a social media post, Saddick Adams, a Ghanaian journalist, highlighted that Lukumanu’s victory in the 2025 municipal elections, where he garnered 284 votes, secured him the seventh-highest vote within the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Vaasa, ultimately earning him a seat on the Vaasa Municipal Council.
Arriving in Vaasa as a student in 2014, Iddrisu began his life in Finland working as a cleaner while pursuing his education. Through resilience and determination, he rose to become a Project Manager and a public figure.
Over the years, Iddrisu has been a mentor to fellow internationals in Finland, guiding them on how to navigate challenges and achieve their career goals.
Iddrisu is widely recognized for his contributions to community-building and his advocacy for internationalization, diversity, and inclusion.
As the Project Manager for the Vaasa Spouse Programme and a part-time lecturer at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK), he has supported hundreds of international residents in their professional integration and civic engagement.
His election adds to a list of notable achievements. In 2021, Iddrisu became the first Ghanaian in Finland to be named Alumnus of the Year by VAMK. That same year, he received the Best Summer Employee of the Year award, reflecting his work ethic and the respect he commands in Finnish professional circles.
Read the full post below:
HISTORIC FEAT
Our brother @LukumanuIddrisu a Ghanaian academic and civic leader based in Vaasa Finland, has made history by becoming the first Ghanaian ever elected as a municipal councilor in Finland.
With 284 votes in the 2025 municipal elections, he became the seventh… pic.twitter.com/roEGmYWRwz
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) April 14, 2025
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