Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised inclusive and reconciliatory leadership following his victory in the party’s 2026 presidential primaries, pledging to unite all factions ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Speaking to supporters and party executives at his residence in Tse Addo, Accra, on Monday, January 2, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that internal unity is key to electoral success.
“Fundamentally, if you solve that internal problem, you are on your way to victory. If 2.1 million people had voted, we would have won. I am going to be very open-minded, open-hearted, and open-armed to everybody, even those who were insulting me,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia secured 56.48 percent of the valid votes, defeating four other contenders in Saturday’s primaries. He said his immediate priority is to strengthen the party’s structures nationwide and rally all members behind a common goal to reclaim power in 2028.
Since the declaration of results, his residence has been a hub of political activity, with party executives, supporters, and former rivals paying courtesy calls. Notable visitors included Kwabena Agyepong and Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who reaffirmed their support for the flagbearer.
Reflecting on his performance, Dr. Bawumia expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting notable gains compared to previous contests.
“I am happier about this result than I was in 2023. If you look at the data qualitatively, this is a superior result. We won more constituencies than we did last time,” he said.
In a related development, the Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also paid a courtesy call on the flagbearer.
“Our commitment as a caucus is to him. It is Parliament that is going to carry his vision and advocate the same on the House floor,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin said.
The NPP presidential primaries, held on January 31, 2026, saw Dr. Bawumia emerge victorious with 56.48 percent of the total valid votes, ahead of Kennedy Agyapong (23.76%), Dr. Bryan Acheampong (18.53%), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum (1.02%), and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong (0.21%).
