NPP Congratulates Bawumia, Expresses Confidence in 2028 Victory
Dr. Bawumia secures 56.48% in NPP primaries as party calls for unity ahead of 2028 general elections
- Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia won the NPP presidential primary with 56.48% of the total votes cast
- The NPP commended all aspirants, election officials, security agencies, and the media for a peaceful and transparent primary
- The party urged members to close ranks and rally behind Dr. Bawumia as it prepares for the 2028 general elections
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has congratulated former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the party’s presidential primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, describing the outcome as a strong signal of confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Dr. Bawumia was officially declared winner by the Electoral Commission of Ghana after securing 56.48 per cent of the total valid votes cast, earning him the NPP’s flagbearer position for the 2028 polls.
His closest contender, former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, placed second with 46,554 votes, representing 23.76 per cent of the vote.
In a statement issued on January 31 and signed by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party formally endorsed the results of the primary and pledged its full support to Dr. Bawumia.
“The Party congratulates Dr. Bawumia on his emphatic victory and wishes him well as he leads the NPP into the 2028 General Elections,” the statement said.
The NPP also commended all five aspirants—Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Bryan Acheampong, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong—for their commitment to democratic values and the maturity demonstrated throughout the primary process.
Additionally, the party expressed gratitude to the Presidential Elections Committee, chaired by Joseph Osei Owusu, as well as the Electoral Commission of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service, the media, and party delegates for ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and incident-free election.
Looking ahead, the NPP called for unity and reconciliation within its ranks, urging members and supporters to rally behind the newly elected flagbearer.
“As the contest has now concluded, the NPP calls on all members and supporters to unite, reconcile, and rally behind our elected flagbearer in the supreme interest of the Party. United in purpose, the NPP will work tirelessly to secure victory in the next general elections. The elephant is the winning symbol, and by the grace of God, we shall prevail,” the statement added.
