NPP congratulates Bawumia on primary victory, rallies party ahead of 2028 polls

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially congratulated former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the party’s presidential primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, expressing optimism about the party’s chances in the 2028 general elections.

Dr Bawumia secured 56.48 per cent of the total valid votes cast to emerge as the NPP’s flagbearer for the 2028 polls.

His closest contender, former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, placed second with 46,554 votes, representing 23.76 per cent of the votes.

In a statement dated January 31 and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP endorsed the results of the primary and pledged its full support to Dr Bawumia’s candidature.

“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 party also commended the conduct of the primary, applauding all five aspirants—Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong—for upholding democratic principles and demonstrating maturity throughout the process.

It further expressed appreciation to the Presidential Elections Committee, chaired by Joseph Osei Owusu, as well as the Electoral Commission, the Ghana Police Service, the media and party delegates, for their roles in ensuring a peaceful, transparent and credible exercise.

Looking ahead to the 2028 general elections, the NPP emphasised the importance of unity and collective resolve, urging members and supporters to close ranks behind the party’s flagbearer.

“With the contest 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,” the statement said, adding that a united party would work tirelessly to secure victory in the next general elections.