Former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has declared his readiness to lead the party, trumpeting his integrity, competence, and humility required to guide both the NPP and Ghana.
Addressing supporters after filing his nomination at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Thursday, August 28, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the Party’s desire for a leader that reflects the core values of the party and the country, adding that he possesses all the qualities required for the role.”
“The NPP and Ghana are demanding a leader who embodies deep intellect, humility, respect for all persons, unity, courage, foresight, and resilience. As the NPP seeks a leader who represents the character of this party’s tradition and the values of our forebears, I, Mahamudu Bawumia, offer myself to lead the party into the 2028 elections,” he said.
He stressed that the upcoming primary was not just about electing a flagbearer but about preserving the very soul of the party. According to him, the choice delegates make on January 31 will determine whether the NPP stays true to its founding values or becomes a party that deepens divisions between the rich and poor.
The filing event drew hundreds of enthusiastic supporters to the party headquarters. Dr. Bawumia, who was accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, was greeted with loud cheers as he officially submitted his nomination forms.
Dr. Bawumia is set to face a tight contest. His closest rival from the 2023 race, Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, has also filed to contest. Other aspirants include former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong and Abetifi MP and former Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong.
Former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has also declared his interest in the flagbearership and is expected to file his nomination later today.
Meanwhile, former flagbearer aspirant Francis Addai-Nimoh has withdrawn from the race, citing unhealthy monetisation of the process, internal bias, and poor timing as reasons for his decision.
