Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially extended his thanks to his campaign team and New Patriotic Party (NPP) stakeholders. Provisional results from the January 31 primary show
him leading with over 50% of the votes counted.
Speaking from his office in Accra, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the intensity of the nationwide race. He credited his current standing to the relentless "collective effort" of his supporters across all regions.
The flagbearer hopeful emphasized that the journey has been a "fierce battle." He noted that his progress would have been impossible without the strategic backing of his core leadership team.
Honoring the Support System
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Campaign Leadership: Special thanks were given to Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and Fred Opare Ansah.
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Legislative Backing: Dr. Bawumia praised the various Members of Parliament who publicly endorsed his candidacy.
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Institutional Partners: Gratitude was extended to the Electoral Commission, security agencies, and the media for a smooth process.
Continuing the Legacy
Dr. Bawumia paid tribute to the foundational leaders of the NPP. He specifically mentioned Prof. Adu Boahen, and former Presidents J.A. Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He described the prospect of leading the party as "humbling." He expressed a deep commitment to building upon the work started by these prominent Ghanaian figures.
As counting continues, Dr. Bawumia remains the frontrunner in several key regional strongholds. The party is now awaiting the final official declaration from the NPP Presidential Elections Committee.
The Bottom Line
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has moved into a commanding position in the NPP primaries, crossing the 50% threshold in provisional results while calling for party unity and continuity.
