Bawumia Rallies NPP to Build on 2024 Gains for 2028 Victory

“In the last 60 years, I have had the privilege to join every constituency at least five times to work hard on the ground and campaign for the NPP. Just like thousands of you who may not have had all the money in the world to throw at the party, my sweat, reputation, knowledge, and person have been dedicated to the party’s success. That is why there is no village, city, or town where Mahamudu Bawumia’s name is not known,” he stated.

Dr. Bawumia argued that the NPP must build on the foundation laid in 2024 instead of “starting afresh.”

“If we are to win 2028, we ought not to start afresh from zero. Instead, we must build on the nearly 42% of valid votes we secured and push beyond the 50% mark in the next election,” he emphasized.

The filing event drew hundreds of supporters who thronged the party headquarters to show solidarity. Accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, the former Vice President was received with cheers and chants as he officially submitted his nomination forms.

Dr. Bawumia is set for a fierce contest in the primaries. His closest contender in the 2023 flagbearership race, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, has already filed his nomination. Other aspirants include former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyapong, Abetifi MP and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong, and former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who is expected to file later today.

The NPP’s flagbearer election is scheduled for January 31, 2025.