The Legal Affairs Directorate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), under the leadership of Gary Nimako Marfo Esq., has congratulated Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his decisive victory in the NPP’s 2026 presidential primaries held on Saturday, 31 January 2026.
In a statement issued by the directorate on 31 January 2026, signed by Gary Nimako Marfo, the director of legal affairs for the NPP, the legal office commended Dr Bawumia for his victory, his example, and his fidelity to the rank and file of the NPP.
“The Legal Affairs Directorate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, on his election as the Flagbearer/Presidential candidate of the Party for the 2028 Presidential Elections in Ghana. We commend his tireless efforts, vision, and dedication to the Party and the nation.
“We also congratulate the other aspirants, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, on their gracious concession of the election and their role in ensuring a peaceful and transparent process. Their commitment to the Party’s unity and success is highly appreciated'” the statement read.
“We express our gratitude to the Electoral Commission of Ghana and the Ghana Police Service for their professionalism in supervising the elections and ensuring a free, fair, and peaceful process. We commend the Presidential Elections Committee of the NPP, chaired by Hon. Joe Osei-Wusu, for organizing a transparent and free election, reflecting the will of the party’s delegates.
“As the NPP embarks on its campaign to wrestle power from the incumbent government, we call on all party members and well-meaning Ghanaians to rally behind Dr. Bawumia. Unity is crucial going into the 2028 elections, and we urge all factions to put aside their differences and work towards the common goal. Together, we can achieve victory in 2028,” the statement further read.
Dr Bawumia secured a decisive victory in the NPP’s 31 January primaries, polling 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 per cent of the total votes cast. Kennedy Agyapong came second with 46,554 votes (23.76%), while Dr. Bryan Acheampong finished third with 36,303 votes (18.53%). Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong trailed with 1,999 votes (1.02%) and 402 votes (0.21%), respectively.
The primary saw participation from over 190,000 delegates, who cast their ballots at 333 polling centres across all 275 constituencies. Voting was conducted under tight security and under the close supervision of party officials to ensure a credible and transparent process.
Party officials and observers described the exercise as largely peaceful, with minimal incidents reported during voting and counting. Following his victory, Dr Bawumia expressed gratitude to delegates for their support and pledged to run a unifying and inclusive campaign ahead of the 2028 elections.
He urged all NPP members—including supporters of other aspirants—to come together and work collectively toward achieving a national victory in the upcoming general elections. Dr Bawumia stressed that the strength of the party lies in unity, and that moving forward together is essential for presenting the best of the NPP to the Ghanaian electorate.
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