Dr. Bawumia Wins NPP Flagbearer Slot for 2028 Elections

Bawumia Secures Clear Majority

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has officially been elected as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 general elections, following a decisive victory in the party’s presidential primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

According to official results released by the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bawumia polled 110,645 votes, representing 56.48% of the total valid votes cast nationwide.

Full Results Breakdown

His closest challenger, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, placed second with 46,554 votes (23.76%).

He was followed by Dr Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture, who secured 36,303 votes (18.53%).

Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum garnered 1,999 votes (1.02%), while former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong polled 402 votes (0.21%).

High Delegate Turnout

In total, over 211,000 delegates cast their ballots across 276 constituencies and more than 300 polling centres, making the exercise one of the most competitive and closely monitored internal elections in the party’s recent history.

Unity Calls After Concessions

Earlier in the evening, both Kennedy Agyapong and Dr Bryan Acheampong publicly conceded defeat, congratulating Dr Bawumia and calling for unity within the party as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.

Party officials, Electoral Commission representatives, security agencies, and civil society observers described the process as largely peaceful, transparent, and orderly.

Looking Ahead to 2028

Dr Bawumia’s victory reinforces his strong influence within the NPP and positions him to lead the party’s bid to return to power following its 2024 electoral defeat.

He has previously served as the party’s running mate in four elections and was the NPP’s presidential candidate in the 2024 general elections.

Dr Bawumia is expected to deliver his official acceptance speech later tonight at the party’s national headquarters in Accra.