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Minority Caucus Congratulates Dr. Bawumia on Election as NPP Flagbearer
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Minority Caucus Congratulates Dr. Bawumia on Election as NPP Flagbearer

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has congratulated Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following his decisive victory in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary held on 31 January 2026, describing the outcome as a clear mandate from party delegates nationwide and in the diaspora. In a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus, on behalf of its 87 Members of Parliament, praised Dr. Bawumia for a campaign marked by “vision, intellectual rigour and resolute commitment to Ghana’s progress,” noting that his election positions the party strongly ahead of the 2028 general elections. The statement acknowledged the calibre of competition in the primary, which featured Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. K...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Ken Agyapong’s Wife Rallies NPP Women Delegates Ahead of Key Party Decision
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Ken Agyapong’s Wife Rallies NPP Women Delegates Ahead of Key Party Decision

Mrs. Christiana Agyapong, wife of Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong, has delivered a strong message of appreciation and unity to women delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party approaches a crucial stage in its internal democratic process. In a statement addressed to women delegates across various constituencies, Mrs. Agyapong expressed profound gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality she received during her engagements, describing the dedication of women in the party as the backbone of the NPP’s enduring strength. She highlighted Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong’s position as Number One on the ballot, noting that his political journey reflects unwavering commitment to the core values of the NPP — Patriotism, Honesty, and Discipline. According to her, his years of service and con...
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NPP Set for Crucial Presidential Primaries on January 31, 2026
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NPP Set for Crucial Presidential Primaries on January 31, 2026

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will head to the polls on January 31, 2026, to choose its presidential candidate ahead of the 2028 general elections. The contest, shaping up as one of the most competitive in the party’s Fourth Republic history, features five high-profile contenders whose campaigns reflect different strands of the NPP’s ideology, experience, and future direction. The Stakes With the party seeking to regroup, energize its base, and present a unifying figure to the broader electorate, the primaries are widely viewed as a referendum on continuity versus change, governance experience versus grassroots appeal, and policy depth versus populist messaging. Delegates will weigh electability, party unity, and vision for economic recovery and social development. The Contenders ...
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Afenyo-Markin Donates 10 Laptops to Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters
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Afenyo-Markin Donates 10 Laptops to Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters

The Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has donated ten (10) laptop computers to the Winneba Divisional Police Headquarters to support police operations and enhance security within the constituency. The donation, made on Tuesday morning, forms part of the MP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and improve service delivery across the Effutu Municipality. Receiving the items on behalf of the Ghana Police Service, the Winneba Divisional Police Commander expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting that the laptops will significantly improve administrative work, data management, and overall operational efficiency at the division. According to the Commander, the new equipment will aid officers in crime reporting, investigations,...
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