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BAWUMIA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF NPP FLAGBEARER CONTEST
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BAWUMIA LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF NPP FLAGBEARER CONTEST

The campaign team of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the official commencement of his nationwide campaign tour as part of his bid to become the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries. According to a statement signed by Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director for the Bawumia Campaign, the tour will officially begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and will cover all 276 constituencies across the country. The grassroots-focused initiative aims to provide Dr. Bawumia with the opportunity to engage directly with Polling Station Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives (both current and former), Former Members of Parliament, Former MMDCEs, Patrons, and Members of the Council of Elders. Th...
NPP CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL BALLOTING EXERCISE AHEAD OF 2026 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
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NPP CONDUCTS SUCCESSFUL BALLOTING EXERCISE AHEAD OF 2026 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in collaboration with officials from the Electoral Commission of Ghana, has successfully conducted the official balloting exercise for the Party’s Presidential Candidates ahead of the upcoming Presidential Primary scheduled for January 31, 2026. Following a transparent and orderly process, the candidates will appear on the ballot paper in the following order: Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong H. E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong The exercise, held under the supervision of Electoral Commission officials, was marked by cooperation and mutual respect among all representatives of the presidential aspirants. In a statement issued and signed...
Ken Agyapong’s Campaign Warns Bawumia’s Camp Over KOKA’s “Insults”
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Ken Agyapong’s Campaign Warns Bawumia’s Camp Over KOKA’s “Insults”

The campaign team of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong, has issued a stern warning to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s camp, accusing his loyalists of engaging in personal attacks against the Assin Central MP. In a strongly worded statement signed by the campaign’s Communications Director, Kwaku Amoh-Darteh, Esq., the Agyapong camp condemned recent remarks by Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, popularly known as “KOKA.” The comments, made on Wontumi Television, were described as “vicious and unprovoked attacks” on the person of Hon. Agyapong. The statement questioned Dr. Bawumia’s image as a “peaceful leader,” arguing that his silence in the face of what it called “intimidation, bullying and abusive rhetoric” from his followers amounted to tacit appr...
Five Aspirants File to Contest NPP Presidential Primary
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Five Aspirants File to Contest NPP Presidential Primary

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that five aspirants have successfully filed their nomination forms to contest in the Party’s upcoming presidential primary. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Committee announced that the following individuals have submitted their completed forms: Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum The statement recalled that nominations were officially opened on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following a directive by the National Council through the General Secretary. According to the Secretary of the Presidential Elections Committee, Mr. William Yamoah, the Party remains committed to ensur...
Bawumia to File Nomination Forms Tomorrow at NPP Headquarters
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Bawumia to File Nomination Forms Tomorrow at NPP Headquarters

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is set to officially submit and file his nomination forms tomorrow morning at the headquarters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Accra. In a message to party supporters, Dr. Bawumia described members of the NPP as “cherished” and reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s future. His communication was accompanied by campaign hashtags #Bawumia2028 and #BawumiaIsComing, signaling his intention to contest for the party’s flagbearership ahead of the 2028 general elections. The filing of the nomination forms marks a key step in the NPP’s presidential primary process, as aspirants formalize their bids to lead the party into the next national elections. Party supporters and political observers are expected to closely monitor tomorrow’s event, which is ...
Bryan Acheampong: “Stop twisting my words”
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Bryan Acheampong: “Stop twisting my words”

The campaign office of Dr. Bryan Acheampong has cautioned the public against mischief on the man who is doing his best to change the political narrative of the country. A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said opponents “mischievously edited” a video circulating on social media, which falsely portrayed the Presidential hopeful as blaming former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict. The team clarified that Dr. Acheampong’s original remarks referred to Dr. Bawumia as a “victim of circumstance”-not a cause of division. The campaign team emphasized Dr. Acheampong’s continued respect for Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and his role in promoting peace. The statement also addressed the broader political context, noting that tribal tensions were deliberately...
Dr. Bawumia Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and Nation
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Dr. Bawumia Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash, Extends Condolences to President Mahama and Nation

Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Cabinet Ministers and six others earlier today. In a message of condolence sent to President John Dramani Mahama, Dr. Bawumia described the incident as “heart-wrenching” and a devastating loss for the entire nation. “The fallen men paid the ultimate price in the service of our motherland, leaving a shocked nation in pain,” he said in his statement. The crash, which has sent ripples of grief across Ghana, claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other individuals, including high-ranking public officials and mem...
Dr. Bawumia Visits Daddy Lumba’s Family, Calls for State Funeral
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Dr. Bawumia Visits Daddy Lumba’s Family, Calls for State Funeral

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accompanied by leading officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Members of Parliament, and close friends, has paid a visit to the family of the late Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, to express his condolences and sign the book of condolence. During the solemn visit to the late musician’s residence, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the profound impact Daddy Lumba had on Ghanaian society through his “deep and timeless songs,” describing his musical legacy as “immense and irreplaceable.” Recognizing the icon’s lifelong contribution to the nation’s cultural identity and musical heritage, Dr. Bawumia made a passionate appeal for the state to honour Daddy Lumba with a state funeral, stating that such a tribute would be a fitting recognition of his ...
Dr. Bawumia Mourns Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba: “A Huge Blow to Ghana”
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Dr. Bawumia Mourns Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba: “A Huge Blow to Ghana”

Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed profound sorrow over the reported demise of celebrated highlife legend Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba. In a heartfelt tribute, Dr. Bawumia described Daddy Lumba not only as a musical icon but also as a source of inspiration and strength to generations of Ghanaians. “Lumba didn’t only entertain but also inspired and uplifted many of us. His passing is indeed a huge blow to Ghana,” Dr. Bawumia stated. The former Vice President extended his condolences to the bereaved family, especially Lumba’s wife, and to his multitude of fans both in Ghana and across the globe. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, family, fans, and Ghana. Rest well, LEGEND,” he concluded. Daddy Lumba, renowned...
Desist from divisive acts—Bawumia urges NPP members
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Desist from divisive acts—Bawumia urges NPP members

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to eschew divisive language, tribalism and internal conflict for party unity. Speaking at the NPP’s National Annual Delegates Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon, on Saturday, Dr Bawumia, former Vice President, said the party must prioritise unity, discipline and mutual respect ahead of the 2028 elections to strengthen internal cohesion and serve Ghana’s best interests. “Now more than ever, we must refresh them and desist from any language, character, or actions that divide us. With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians,” he said. “If we are fractured and at each other's throats, none of us can cross over and lead us to fulfil this party's purpose,” he added. Dr Bawumia describ...
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