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Bryan Acheampong Calls for Unity, Pledges Support for Bawumia Ahead of 2028
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Bryan Acheampong Calls for Unity, Pledges Support for Bawumia Ahead of 2028

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Bryan Acheampong, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to party members and supporters for the overwhelming encouragement shown him, describing it as a clear sign that the “NPP spirit is strong and alive.” In a message to party faithful and the wider Ghanaian public, Mr Acheampong thanked party members, supporters, and patriots for their commitment and sacrifices, noting that their belief has reinforced his confidence in the party’s resilience and future. He emphasized that the current moment calls for unity and mutual respect, urging members of the NPP to rise above internal differences and work together as one family with a shared national purpose. “Our strength has always been in...
Chairman Wontumi Declares Intention to Contest NPP National Chairman Position
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Chairman Wontumi Declares Intention to Contest NPP National Chairman Position

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially declared his intention to contest the National Chairman position of the party. In a statement announcing his decision, Chairman Wontumi said his move comes at a critical time when the party must reflect on its recent challenges and the hard lessons learned along the way. According to him, the NPP now requires leadership that is steady, principled, and deeply committed to unity. “Our party has faced challenges and learned hard lessons along the way. At this critical moment, the NPP demands leadership that is firm, courageous, and focused on rebuilding trust,” he stated. Chairman Wontumi described himself as a grassroots-oriented leader who values e...
NPP Thanks Stakeholders After Successful Presidential Primary, Calls for Unity
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NPP Thanks Stakeholders After Successful Presidential Primary, Calls for Unity

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed profound gratitude to its stakeholders following the successful conduct of its Presidential Primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP confirmed that the exercise concluded peacefully and culminated in the election of former Vice President, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 General Elections, as officially declared by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The party congratulated Dr. Bawumia on what it described as an emphatic victory and wished him well as he leads the NPP into the next general elections. The statement also commended all the aspirants who contested the primary — Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapo...
NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police
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NDC Congratulates NPP on Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Commends Police

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful organization of its presidential primaries, describing the process as peaceful and well-conducted. In a statement issued in Accra on Saturday, February 1, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, the NDC acknowledged the emergence of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s presidential candidate for the December 2028 general elections. The opposition party also commended the Ghana Police Service for what it described as a “remarkable and efficient” security operation that ensured a violence-free electoral process throughout the primaries. According to the NDC, the peaceful conduct of the NPP’s internal elections reflects th...
Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise
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Anyidoho Draws Parallels Between Atta-Mills’ Political Journey and Bawumia’s Rise

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has drawn striking parallels between the political journey of late President Professor John Evans Atta-Mills and that of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, suggesting that Ghana’s political history may be repeating itself. In a reflective commentary, Anyidoho recalled that when Professor Atta-Mills first emerged on the national political scene as Vice President under President Jerry John Rawlings, loyalty to his boss was not optional but essential. He explained that Atta-Mills’ humility and unwavering loyalty to President Rawlings were often misunderstood and unfairly interpreted as weakness by critics, with some going as far as labeling him a “poodle.” According to Anyidoho, internal p...
Effutu NPP Holds Stakeholder Engagement with Afenyo-Markin in Winneba
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Effutu NPP Holds Stakeholder Engagement with Afenyo-Markin in Winneba

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Effutu Constituency will this evening hold a key stakeholder engagement meeting with the Minority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin. The engagement is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, 1st February 2026, and will take place at the MP’s Residence (White House) in Winneba. The meeting, themed around the “Effutu Dream,” is expected to bring together party executives, grassroots leaders, opinion leaders, and other stakeholders within the constituency. It aims to provide a platform for open dialogue, consultation, and collaboration on party activities, constituency development, and national political issues. According to party organizers, the engagement forms part of efforts to strengthen...
NPP Holds Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028
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NPP Holds Peaceful Presidential Primaries, Calls for Unity Ahead of 2028

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully brought its long-awaited Presidential Primaries to a peaceful conclusion, demonstrating maturity and internal cohesion despite intense competition and public skepticism. In a statement issued by party stalwart Boakye Agyarko, the NPP congratulated itself for organizing a smooth and orderly process, noting that the peaceful conduct of the primaries is a testament to the party’s democratic credentials and commitment to development in freedom. According to the statement, while every election must eventually produce a winner, such victory is not personal but collective. The outcome of the primaries, it stressed, should be seen as a crucial step toward the party’s broader objective of winning the 2028 general elections. Special commendatio...
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Accepts NPP Flagbearer Election Results, Congratulates Dr. Bawumia
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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Accepts NPP Flagbearer Election Results, Congratulates Dr. Bawumia

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has officially accepted the outcome of the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer elections and extended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following his victory. In a press statement issued after the declaration of results, Dr. Adutwum described Dr. Bawumia’s win as a clear reflection of the confidence and trust reposed in him by party delegates across the country. He stated that he fully respects the outcome of the electoral process and remains committed to the democratic principles of the party. Dr. Adutwum reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to party unity, stressing the importance of solidarity as the NPP prepares toward the 2028 General Elections. According to him, collective effort and cohesion within the party are critical to advancing the N...
Bawumia Wins NPP Presidential Primaries, Secures Flagbearer Slot for 2028
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Bawumia Wins NPP Presidential Primaries, Secures Flagbearer Slot for 2028

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged victorious in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, securing the party’s flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections. Dr. Bawumia polled 110,645 votes, representing 56.48 percent of the total valid ballots cast, to defeat four other contenders. The Electoral Commission (EC) officially declared the results on Saturday, January 31, 2026, following vote collation from more than 300 polling centres nationwide. Businessman and former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes (23.76%), while former Minister for Food and Agriculture Dr. Bryan Acheampong finished third with 36,303 votes (18.53%). Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum obtained 1,999 votes...
Afenyo-Markin Denies Allegations of Voter Influence at Effutu Polling Station
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Afenyo-Markin Denies Allegations of Voter Influence at Effutu Polling Station

The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has strongly denied circulating allegations that he was present near a polling booth in the Effutu Constituency to influence voters and compromise ballot secrecy. In a statement issued on the day of voting, the MP described the claims as entirely false, insisting they are a deliberate distortion of facts aimed at undermining his integrity and the credibility of the ongoing electoral process. According to Hon. Afenyo-Markin, the allegation is the latest in a series of what he termed orchestrated attacks by political adversaries since the start of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer contest. He cited a previously circulated manipulated video that falsely suggested he failed to applaud a ...
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