As the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer slot ahead of the 2028 general elections heats up, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign continues to gain strong traction across the country.
His recent regional tours of the Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Greater Accra Regions have demonstrated not only his popularity within the party, but also a growing consensus among current and former party executives that he remains the best candidate to lead the NPP into the next national polls.
Everywhere he has gone, the message has been clear from the grassroots to senior party leadership that Dr. Bawumia’s vision, humility and unifying spirit make him the right man to carry the NPP’s flag once again.
The support he has received across the four regions has been described as a “lockdown,” reflecting the overwhelming enthusiasm and commitment of party faithful rallying behind his bid.
Dr. Bawumia, who has embarked on an extensive campaign tour to interact directly with delegates, has maintained a central theme throughout his engagements: a decent, respectful campaign that upholds party unity above all else.
He has consistently reminded party members that the true strength of the NPP lies in their solidarity, stressing that “we must not tear ourselves apart during internal contests if we want to win together in 2028.”
Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Region, long regarded as the NPP’s political stronghold, offered Dr.Bawumia a rousing welcome during his three-day campaign tour from September 10 to 12, 2025. At every stop from Adansi Akrofuom and Bekwai to Mampong and Offinso the atmosphere was charged with energy and unity. Delegates and Executives chanted slogans such as “No change!” and “Bawumia, no Challenger!”
Both current and former executives, including Members of Parliament, former government appointees, and grassroots organisers, openly endorsed his candidacy. They praised his loyalty to the party, innovative ideas, and efforts to modernize NPP operations.
Party stalwarts noted that his leadership has not only strengthened the party’s base, but also expanded its appeal beyond traditional support zones.
Executives described him as a “visionary leader” and “problem solver,” adding that his humility and intellect have made him relatable to both the elite and ordinary citizens. They were unanimous in their view that Dr. Bawumia offers the NPP its best chance to return to power in 2028.
Eastern Region
Dr. Bawumia’s two-day visit to the Eastern Region from September 24 to 25, 2025, further underscored his commitment to an inclusive and listening style of leadership. Regional and constituency executives lauded him for his approachability and authenticity, describing his meetings as “genuine engagements, not political shows.”
“He listens, he asks questions, and he makes everyone feel included. You can feel his genuine concern for both the people and the party,” one senior executive said.
Fifteen out of the region’s 23 NPP Members of Parliament, including prominent figures like Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Sammi Awuku and Frank Annoh-Dompreh publicly declared their support for Dr. Bawumia.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Achiase MP Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo said: “We are clear in our minds that Dr. Bawumia is the best candidate to lead us to victory in 2028.”
The MPs emphasised his proven record as Vice President, his humility and his forward-looking policies.
They also cautioned that changing the party’s 2024 flagbearer would only derail the NPP’s progress, insisting that “Bawumia was right on many of the ideas that were once dismissed.”
Central Region
The Central Region, where Dr. Bawumia met party leaders from September 29 to October 2, 2025, also reaffirmed its support for his flagbearership. Both current and former regional and constituency executives, as well as former appointees, pledged to mobilize support and strengthen local structures in his favour.
They praised Dr. Bawumia for his accessibility and inclusiveness, describing his campaign as one that promotes unity and shared purpose. “He inspires confidence and bridges the generational divide,” one executive said.
“He respects older members while empowering the youth to take part in building the party’s future.”
The executives emphasized that many of Dr. Bawumia’s policy initiatives, though initially questioned, are now yielding visible results. They argued that his foresight and consistency have proven him to be a strategic thinker whose leadership would secure the party’s future and sustain national progress.
Greater Accra Region
Dr. Bawumia’s tour of the Greater Accra Region, which ran from October 1 to 5, 2025, sealed what many within the NPP are calling “unstoppable momentum.”
His meetings with party executives, former appointees, and MPs across constituencies such as Trobu, Amasaman, Anyaa Sowutuom and Dome Kwabenya were met with overwhelming excitement.
Former and current executives in the region declared their full commitment to his campaign, stressing that he remains the “most winnable candidate” for the 2028 elections.
They commended his unifying leadership, humility, and track record as Ghana’s most visible and impactful Vice President.
Adding to the wave of endorsements, Trobu MP Gloria Owusu described Dr.Bawumia as the “people’s choice,” recounting an encounter with market women at Dome Market who insisted that he must lead the party in 2028.
“They told me clearly that they do not want a leader who insults or divides. They want someone decent, humble and respectful — that is Dr. Bawumia,” she said.
