Former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has officially filed his nomination to contest in the party’s upcoming flagbearer election scheduled for January 31, 2025.
Accompanied by his wife, Samira Bawumia, on Thursday, August 28, Dr. Bawumia’s presence at the NPP headquarters sparked a charged atmosphere as hundreds of party faithful and supporters thronged the premises to show solidarity.
The contest is expected to be keenly fought, with Bawumia facing his closest rival for the race, Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong. Other aspirants who have also filed their nominations include former General Secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyepong, and Abetifi MP and former Agric Minister, Bryan Acheampong.
Former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has also declared his interest in the position and is expected to file his forms later today to formalise his participation in the race.
The flagbearer election, regarded as a decisive moment for the party, comes at a time when internal unity and leadership strength will be critical to the NPP’s fortunes in the next general election.
Meanwhile, party stalwart Francis Addai-Nimoh has withdrawn from the contest, citing what he described as “unhealthy monetisation,” internal bias, and poor timing.
