Bawumia Secures Key Regional Endorsements Ahead of NPP Flagbearer Race

Bawumia Gains Strong Regional Backing Ahead of NPP Presidential Primary

Support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to become the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s presidential candidate for the 2028 elections continues to grow, with party executives and members from four politically significant regions Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and Greater Accra publicly declaring their endorsement.

The show of unity comes ahead of the NPP’s flagbearer primary scheduled for January 31, 2026, and signals growing consensus within the party’s leadership and grassroots in favour of the former Vice President.

Leaders from all levels of the party regional executives, sitting MPs, former appointees, and constituency organisers have described Dr. Bawumia as the most viable and unifying candidate capable of leading the NPP to electoral victory in 2028.

In separate tours across the four regions between September 10 and October 5, 2025, Dr. Bawumia engaged party structures in town hall-style meetings, listening sessions, and strategy briefings aimed at consolidating his campaign message of unity and renewal.

Ashanti Region: Stronghold Rallies Behind Former Vice President

The Ashanti Region, considered the NPP’s electoral base, was the first to publicly align behind Dr. Bawumia. During a three-day campaign visit from September 10–12, he received widespread endorsement from MPs and local leaders in constituencies such as Bekwai, Mampong, Offinso, Abuakwa, and Adansi Akrofuom.

Leaders cited his performance as Vice President, policy-driven leadership style, and efforts to broaden the party’s national appeal as reasons for their support.

“Dr. Bawumia represents a modern, forward-looking NPP,” one regional organiser stated. “He speaks to the needs of today’s Ghanaian digitisation, financial inclusion, and governance reform.”

Eastern Region: Majority of MPs Declare Support

During a September 24–25 tour, Dr. Bawumia met with executives and delegates in the Eastern Region, where he received endorsements from 15 out of the region’s 23 NPP MPs, including prominent figures such as Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Sammi Awuku, and Frank Annoh-Dompreh.

According to Achiase MP Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, the group believes Dr. Bawumia blends competence with a relatable leadership style that resonates with both the party base and floating voters.

“He’s accessible and visionary a rare combination. Changing course now would damage the unity we’ve worked so hard to rebuild,” Marfo remarked.

Central Region: Executives Laud Bawumia’s Inclusiveness

In the Central Region, where Dr. Bawumia visited from September 29 to October 2, both current and former regional executives described him as a “leader for all generations.” They praised his ability to connect across age groups and cited the growing acceptance of his policy legacy, including digital reforms and infrastructure planning.

A regional women’s organiser noted that his leadership has brought new energy to the party’s youth and women’s wings, calling him a “bridge between the past and the future.”

Greater Accra: Final Stop Seals Momentum

Dr. Bawumia’s regional tour ended in Greater Accra from October 1–5, where a strong coalition of MPs, local executives, and grassroots supporters rallied in his favour.

Trobu MP Gloria Owusu pointed to overwhelming support from market women and community organisers as proof of his broad-based appeal.

“People want a humble, focused leader—not drama. Dr. Bawumia speaks their language,” she said, adding that party leaders should resist scapegoating him for the NPP’s loss in the 2024 general election.

She argued that the defeat reflected deeper issues within the party’s grassroots mobilisation, not a rejection of Dr. Bawumia himself.

With the NPP being one of the two dominant political forces in Ghana, the choice of flagbearer could shape not only the party’s prospects in the 2028 general election but also influence the national policy debate in the years ahead. Dr. Bawumia, if chosen, would be the first Muslim and first non-Akan candidate to lead the NPP into a presidential contest—a symbolic shift in the party’s outreach strategy.

Political observers say strong early endorsements may deter internal fragmentation and help the NPP project unity ahead of the primaries.

Though Dr. Bawumia appears to have gained a significant advantage, the NPP’s primary race is far from over. Other candidates, including Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyepong, are also in the contest, each with their own support bases.

However, with key regional power blocs backing Bawumia, his path to becoming the NPP flagbearer is becoming increasingly likely barring a dramatic shift in party dynamics before the January vote.

As the internal race unfolds, the NPP’s ability to manage this contest with fairness and cohesion will be critical not just for the party, but for Ghana’s broader democratic health. The endorsements signal momentum, but unity post-primary may ultimately determine whether the NPP can reclaim power in 2028

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