In the final stretch before Saturday’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, one name is resonating most strongly among delegates across the country – Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
From the regional capitals to constituency meetings, the former Vice President has emerged as the clear front-runner, with party insiders and delegates increasingly convinced that he represents the safest and strongest choice to lead the NPP into the next general election.
A series of pre-primary polls have reinforced this perception, placing Dr. Bawumia comfortably ahead of his rivals.
The latest projections by Global InfoAnalytics suggest a decisive outcome, forecasting a “one-touch” victory with about 57 per cent of the total valid votes.
The data further indicates that Dr. Bawumia is on course to win in at least 14 regions, buoyed by high favourability ratings among grassroots members and party executives alike.
Beyond the numbers, delegates say their preference is rooted in consistency and experience. Many point to Dr. Bawumia’s long years of service to the party, his role in government and his steady presence during both victories and setbacks as evidence of his readiness to take the mantle.
“Bawumia represents consistency, competence and the best chance to win back Ghana,” one delegate noted, echoing a widely held sentiment within the party ranks.
Another regional organiser said the former Vice President’s calm disposition and loyalty to NPP ideals have earned him trust across factions.
“He has been consistent through thick and thin. This is the time for the party to reward that loyalty and his proven electability,” the organiser stressed.
Supporters argue that at a time when the party is seeking to rebuild and reconnect with voters, experience matters more than experimentation.
They believe Dr. Bawumia’s understanding of governance, party structures and national issues positions him as the most credible candidate to unify the NPP and mount a formidable challenge in 2028.
With rivals trailing in surveys and momentum clearly on his side, the mood among delegates ahead of the January 31, 2026 primaries appears settled. As one constituency chairman put it bluntly, “The party knows what it wants now.”
As voting day approaches, the message from the ground is increasingly unmistakable: for many within the NPP, it is Bawumia for the win.
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