Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has won the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primary, securing the mandate to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
Dr. Bawumia recorded a decisive victory, polling 110,643 votes, equivalent to 56.48 per cent of the total votes cast by delegates nationwide.
His closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, finished second with 46,554 votes (23.76 per cent), while Dr. Bryan Acheampong placed third after securing 36,303 votes, representing 18.53 per cent.
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum followed in fourth position with 1,999 votes (1.02 per cent), and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong came fifth with 402 votes (0.21 per cent).
The primary election drew more than 211,000 delegates, who cast their ballots at 333 polling stations across the country’s 275 constituencies.
The voting process was conducted under tight security and strict supervision by party officials, ensuring transparency and credibility. Party executives and observers commended the exercise, describing it as largely peaceful with minimal disruptions.
Preliminary results from various collation centres had earlier signalled Dr. Bawumia’s strong performance, pointing to widespread support among party delegates.
