Inspired by prophecies and polls, a sizeable 110,643 delegates voted and elected the fourth flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the person of the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in last Saturday’s presidential primary.
His votes, which defy predictions by numerologists, some prophecies and scientific polls translates to 56.48% against his closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, who trailed with 46,554 votes representing 37.76%.
Former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong secured 36,303 votes equivalent to 18.53%.
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has since been officially declared the winner of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary by the Electoral Commission after securing 50% plus and thus securing the position as the party’s flagbearer for the next general elections.
The flagbearer-elect, follows three flagbearers since NPP’s formation in 1992, in the persons of Albert Adu Boahen (1992) the pioneer flagbearer, who secured 1,121 votes (56.60%) and contested in the 1992 presidential election; John Agyekum Kufuor(1996, 2000, 2004) who led the party to its first presidential victory in 2000 and served as President from 2001 to 2009 and
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) who won the presidency in 2016 and served until January 2025.
Dr. Bawumia won the NPP Presidential primary in 2023, but lost the presidential election in 2024 to President John Mahama, who secured 57% of the vote.
Dr. Bawumia conceded defeat on December 8, 2024 and congratulated Mahama on his victory.
Last Saturday’s feat gives Dr. Bawumia a clear three year period to work for the unity of the party towards victory in 2028.
Dr. Bawumia has described his campaign Team and strategies as phenomenal and excellent.
Kennedy Agyapong, the maverick and veteran politician has since conceded and congratulated Dr Bawumia for giving him a good ran for his money’s worth.
He acknowledged his loss and urged his supporters to remain calm and united, stating that setbacks are part of politics.
Kennedy Agyapong also pledged to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and work towards the party’s victory in the 2028 general elections.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong have in phone-calls also congratulated Dr. Bawumia who was in a commanding lead across the country before polls came to an end.
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