Fifteen out of twenty-three New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament in the Eastern Region have declared their unflinching support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, warning that replacing him as the party’s leader could set the NPP back by 16 years.
Addressing the media on behalf of his colleagues , the Member of Parliament for Achiase, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, said the decision followed a careful assessment of Dr. Bawumia’s track record and leadership qualities.
According to the MPs, Dr. Bawumia, who they describe as Ghana’s most impactful Vice-President, has been well marketed and remains the party’s strongest option both politically and policy-wise.
“Having been well marketed and having served as Ghana’s most impactful vice-president, he is the best option politically and policy-wise to win this election”.
They further added “He is a candidate who demonstrates the qualities Ghanaians want in their next leader — humility, effectiveness, and inclusiveness. After all the propaganda against the NPP in 2024, it is becoming clearer by the day that Dr. Bawumia was right on many of the things he proposed. Changing him now will only set us back another 16 years,” Mr. Marfo stressed.
The MPs emphasized that Dr. Bawumia’s appeal across different demographics and regions makes him the most viable leader to return the NPP to power in 2028.
“Now is a time that more Ghanaians are warming up to this idea.Changing him will be setting ourselves back by another 16 years”.
The endorsement was formally announced during Dr. Bawumia’s tour in the Eastern region which began in Nkawkaw, the backyard of Bryan Acheapong who is also contesting for the flgabearer position.
Among the 15 MPs backing Dr. Bawumia are Ida Adwoa Asiedu (Ayensuano), Korkor Asante (Atiwa West), Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah (Ofoase Ayirebi), Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam Adoagyiri), Sammi Awuku (Akuapem North), Kofi Okyere Baafi (New Juaben South), Akwasi Acquah (Oda), Kingsley Agyemang (Abuakwa South), Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong (Abuakwa North), as well as MPs for Fanteakwa North and South, Frank Asiedu Bekoe (Suhum), Charles Asuako Owiredu (Abirem), and Kingsley Ahenkora Marfo (Achiase).
The MPs say they are confident Dr. Bawumia is the only candidate capable of consolidating the NPP’s achievements and regaining public trust ahead of the next elections.
Five aspirants are contesting the Flag bearer race of the NPP -Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Bryan Acheampong, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum.
The National delegates Congress to elect flag bearer for the 2028 Presidential election is scheduled for Saturday, January 31,2026 . In case of a run-off, February 14 , 2026.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
