The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Otchere Baafi, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to throw their full support behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s crucial flagbearer election scheduled for January 31, 2026.
Speaking to delegates in Koforidua, Otchere Baafi described the upcoming primary as one of the most significant internal elections in the party’s history.
He stressed that the NPP needs a candidate who is fully prepared, widely recognized, and capable of leading the party’s bid to recapture power in the 2028 general election.
“The 31 January election is not a joke. It is crucial, and we need an experienced person. We need someone who has been well-marketed and is well known by Ghanaians. That person is Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,” he said.
The MP highlighted Dr Bawumia’s loyalty to the party, recalling his steadfast commitment during challenging periods. He noted that among the five contenders — including Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum — Dr Bawumia stands out as the most competitive and widely accepted candidate.
Otchere Baafi further emphasised that electoral success begins at the grassroots, urging polling station executives and local party members to work collectively toward a strong showing in the national elections.
“Politics is local, so the responsibility lies with all of us at the polling station level. It is a collective effort. Let us come together and work hard for the NPP to reclaim power. And the only person who can help us win easily is the experienced and well-marketed Dr Bawumia,” he added.
He expressed optimism that unified support for Dr Bawumia would strengthen the party’s chances of returning to government in 2028.
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