New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to undermine his bid to become the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming primaries. Addressing supporters in the Okaikwei South Constituency, the Vice-President asserted that the NDC continues to resent his role in the fiercely contested 2016 elections. He noted that the party’s reactions whenever his name arises highlight its unease with his political influence.
“The 2016 campaign was intense, and that is why the NDC does not like me,” Dr. Bawumia remarked, emphasising that he remains unfazed by persistent criticism and political attacks. He further alleged that elements within the NDC are working “tirelessly” to influence the outcome of the NPP’s presidential primary scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, preferring that delegates choose another aspirant over him.
“Do you know that the NDC does not want you to vote for me in the primary, but instead for someone else?” he asked supporters. “But why should a different party decide who becomes the candidate for your party? I do not believe the constituents of Okaikwei South will allow that.”
The forthcoming NPP presidential primary is anticipated to be among the most fiercely contested in the party’s history, with five prominent figures vying for the slot: former Assin Central MP Ken Ohene Agyapong; Abetifi MP and former Food and Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong; Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum; and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong. Analysts suggest that the outcome will play a decisive role in shaping the party’s strategy ahead of the next general election.
Dr. Bawumia’s recent comments are expected to heighten discussions around perceived external influence in the party’s internal processes. Nevertheless, he reaffirmed his resolve to engage delegates nationwide while advancing what he described as a compelling vision for Ghana’s future.
Source: Evans Effah
