- Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received strong backing from NPP stakeholders in the Greater Accra Region during a three-day engagement.
- His supporters include MPs, former MMDCEs, parliamentary candidates, constituency executives, and grassroots members.
- Many party figures publicly declared that Bawumia is the most popular and viable candidate to lead the NPP in the 2028 elections.
- MP Gloria Owusu described him as “the choice of the people.”
- Bawumia is contesting to lead the party for the second time, with the primaries scheduled for January 2026.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ambition to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections appears to be gathering unstoppable momentum, following a wave of endorsements across the Greater Accra Region.
Over a three-day tour that took him from Weija through Teshie to Shai Osudoku, Dr. Bawumia was greeted by enthusiastic party supporters and key figures who pledged their loyalty to his presidential bid. Members of Parliament, former government appointees, constituency executives, and grassroots organizers all turned up in impressive numbers to reaffirm their belief that he represents the party’s best chance of victory in 2028.
According to many of the speakers at the engagements, Bawumia’s vision, humility, and record of service continue to inspire widespread confidence within the NPP base. MP for Trobu, Gloria Owusu, captured the prevailing mood, emphasizing that the former Vice President’s growing support stems from his reputation as “the choice of the people.”
The event’s energy reflected a united front, with several delegates vowing to secure a decisive victory for Bawumia in the region during the upcoming primaries. As one of Ghana’s most influential political regions, Greater Accra’s endorsement could prove crucial to his campaign.
Dr. Bawumia, who previously sought to lead the NPP, is widely considered the frontrunner for the 2026 primaries, with many party members seeing him as the natural successor to carry the party’s flag into the 2028 general election.
Reflective Opinion
Bawumia’s sweeping support in Greater Accra signals more than just a campaign milestone—it represents the gradual consolidation of power around a figure who has become central to the NPP’s future. His ability to unify diverse party factions—from sitting MPs to grassroots mobilizers—demonstrates political maturity and strategic timing, especially in a party that often faces internal competition after years in power.
However, endorsements alone do not guarantee victory. The NPP’s internal politics are layered with regional loyalties, historical rivalries, and the lingering question of succession after President Akufo-Addo’s tenure. For Bawumia, maintaining this momentum requires not only winning the hearts of delegates but also convincing skeptics that he embodies continuity without complacency.
His campaign’s resonance in Greater Accra—a region symbolic of Ghana’s urban diversity and electoral unpredictability—may serve as a test case for his national appeal. If he sustains the same enthusiasm across other regions, Bawumia could redefine the NPP’s post-Akufo-Addo identity and reshape the political narrative heading into 2028.
