Bawumia Best Positioned to Lead NPP in 2028 – NDC’s Suhuyini

Hamza Suhuyini, a communication team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has identified former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the leading candidate to head the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Speaking in an interview June 18, Suhuyini expressed concern that internal conflicts within the NPP could undermine Bawumia’s chances and hinder the party’s potential for political renewal under his leadership.

He argued that the push for an early party congress appears motivated by a desire to seize control rather than to promote genuine transformation within the NPP.

“It seems the current leadership’s actions are doing more harm to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia than good,” Suhuyini commented.

Despite being from the opposition, Suhuyini admitted that Bawumia holds a clear advantage over other potential candidates, regardless of when the party holds its congress.

“Whether the congress happens now or later, I genuinely believe Dr. Bawumia is best positioned to lead the NPP,” he said candidly.

Suhuyini also urged Bawumia to stay cautious and not allow political influencers to sabotage the trust placed in him. “He needs to take valuable lessons and avoid letting anyone derail the responsibility the party will entrust to him to drive reform,” he advised.

Suhuyini added that it would be a major surprise if Bawumia is not chosen to lead the party into the 2028 elections.

This statement came shortly after NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah announced that the party’s presidential primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026, a date recommended by the constitutional review committee and ratified by the National Council.

Frimpong Koduah emphasized that this timeline is final and does not require delegates’ conference approval.