Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has surged ahead in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries. Provisional results from across Ghana show the former Vice President
maintaining a significant advantage.
Early tallies suggest Dr. Bawumia is well-positioned to become the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. His performance has been particularly dominant in several key strongholds.
At the NPP Headquarters, Dr. Bawumia secured 308 votes, comfortably leading Kennedy Agyapong, who garnered 160 votes. Other candidates, including Kwabena Agyei Agyepong and Dr. Bryan Acheampong, trailed significantly.
Provisional Results Snapshot
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Adansi Asokwa: Bawumia (306), Agyapong (114), Acheampong (70).
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Yabaga/Kubori: Bawumia swept the centre with 379 votes; all others recorded zero.
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Effiduase Asokore: Bawumia polled 456 votes to secure a massive win.
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Assin Central: Kennedy Agyapong maintained his home turf with 495 votes.
A Competitive Field
While Dr. Bawumia leads globally, some areas remain highly competitive. In Okere, Dr. Bryan Acheampong led with 169 votes, just ahead of Agyapong (164) and Bawumia (162).
In Ho Central, the race was equally tight, with Dr. Acheampong edging out Dr. Bawumia by a narrow six-vote margin. These pockets of resistance highlight the diverse preferences within the party delegates.
Party officials are currently collating final figures at the national level. They have urged all supporters to remain calm as the Electoral Commission prepares the official declaration.
The Bottom Line
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has established a decisive lead in the NPP primaries, signaling a likely victory as the party prepares its ticket for the 2028 elections.
