A group of 26 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament has visited Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to express their support for his potential bid for re-election as the party’s flagbearer in the January 2026 primaries.
Details of the Meeting
The MPs, who are considered influential figures within the party, assured Dr. Bawumia of their backing in his pursuit of the flagbearer position. This development comes as Dr. Bawumia is widely regarded as a potential candidate for the NPP’s presidential ticket.
Dr. Bawumia’s Previous Electoral Success
Dr. Bawumia previously won the NPP presidential primaries in 2023, garnering 118,210 votes out of 193,346 to become the party’s flagbearer for the general elections. His vision for Ghana and economic recovery plans resonated with party delegates, and he has been working to implement his agenda.
Implications for the NPP
The show of support from the 26 MPs could significantly boost Dr. Bawumia’s chances of securing the flagbearer position. With the primaries scheduled for January 2026, the NPP will be keenly watching the developments leading up to the election ¹.