Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is beginning a national tour of all 276 constituencies in the country today, Wednesday, 15 October 2025, to ask his party’s delegates to give him the mandate to be their presidential candidate in the December 2028 general elections.
In a press release dated Tuesday, 14 October 2025, signed by Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director for the Bawumia Campaign, Dr Bawumia announced that he will begin a nationwide campaign to seek the mandate of NPP delegates to be the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming primaries on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
“The Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Campaign is pleased to announce the formal commencement of his nationwide campaign to be elected as the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The campaign will kick off on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with an exciting tour of all 276 constituencies across Ghana.
“This grassroots-focused tour is designed for Dr. Bawumia to have a direct and personal engagement with the Polling Station, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives (current & Former), Former Members of Parliament, Former MMDCEs, Patrons and Council of Elders,” the press statement read.
“The initiative underscores his (Dr Bawumia’s) commitment to listening, building consensus, and strengthening the Party’s foundation from the ground up. Dr. Bawumia looks forward to sharing his vision and collectively working towards a resounding victory for the NPP in the 2028 general elections,” the statement further read.
Issues-Based Engagement and Civil Discourse
The Bawumia Campaign in the statement noted that it “acknowledges the vibrant and enthusiastic discussions characterizing the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, indicating that the “energy is a testament to the strength and democratic spirit” of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“However, we have observed with growing concern the recent trend of communication, where some exchanges have devolved into personal insults, unsubstantiated attacks, and the denigration of individuals. Such conduct is not in the spirit of the NPP and runs counter to the values of unity, respect, and decency that we hold dear,” the statement read.
Unequivocal Directives
To this end and in line with the exemplary leadership and call for unity by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the campaign team reiterated its “consistent call for decent campaigning and issued a firm and unequivocal directive to all communicators, supporters, and volunteers of the Bawumia Campaign to: Refrain from Insults and Personal Attacks.
“We must immediately cease from any form of direct or indirect insults, derogatory remarks, and personal attacks against any other aspirant, their families, or their supporters. Our focus must remain on promoting Dr. Bawumia’s vision, proven track record, and policy propositions.”
Secondly, “Ground Communications in Facts and Substance; Our arguments and engagements must be grounded in verifiable facts, a comparative analysis of ideas, and the substantive track records of all involved. We encourage healthy debate on policies, competence, and electability, not on sentiment, emotion, or character assassination.”
Third, “Uphold the Dignity of the Party; As we seek to lead the NPP into the 2028 elections, we must remember that our goal is party unity and national progress. Communications that sow division and create lasting animosity only serve to weaken our collective front. Let us be remembered for raising the standard of political discourse, not for lowering it.”
“We believe in the superiority of Dr. Bawumia’s message and his vision for our party and nation. We are confident that when the debate is focused on issues, his qualifications, experience, and transformative ideas will resonate decisively with the delegates.
“We urge all to engage with passion, but more importantly, with respect, integrity, and a focus on the issues that truly matter to the future of the NPP and Ghana. Let us campaign as one united family, poised for victory,” the Dennis Miracles Aboagye statement read in conclusion.
Ballot Position
The Former Vice President, who is highly tipped to win the 31 January 2026 primaries, has been assigned number 3 on the ballot paper for the party’s presidential primary. Dr. Bawumia’s team secured the 3rd position amid cheers from supporters who described the number as symbolic of victory and continuity.
They linked it to the belief that the former Vice President is destined to become the third NPP President under the Fourth Republic, after former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The balloting marked a significant step in the NPP’s internal election process, which will determine who leads the party into the 2028 general election.
Dr Bawumia was the NPP presidential candidate for the 2024 general election, and the majority of party faithful believe he is well-suited with the requisite experience and high level of integrity to recapture power for the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition.
Internal Process
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) concluded the ballot ordering process for its upcoming presidential primary on 10 October 2025.
The exercise, conducted in collaboration with officials from the Electoral Commission of Ghana, sets the stage for the 31 January 2026 primary that will decide who leads the party into the next general election.
According to the NPP’s Presidential Elections Committee, the ballot order is as follows:
1. Ken Ohene Agyapong
2. Dr. Bryan Acheampong
3. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
4. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
5. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
Committee Secretary William Yamoah said the process was conducted successfully and thanked all candidates and Electoral Commission officials for their cooperation.
In the statement, William Yamoah reaffirmed the party’s commitment to democratic values and fairness.
“The New Patriotic Party remains steadfast in its resolve to conduct a transparent, credible, and peaceful presidential primary as we prepare to elect a flagbearer for the 2026 general elections,” he emphasized.
