New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has alleged that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is actively working to derail his chances of emerging as the party’s presidential candidate in the upcoming primary.
Speaking to supporters in the Okaikwei South Constituency, the Vice-President claimed the NDC still harbours resentment over the role he played during the highly contested 2016 general elections. He said the party’s reaction whenever his name is mentioned reflects its discomfort with his political influence.
“The 2016 campaign was a heated one, and that is why the NDC does not like me,” Dr. Bawumia stated, adding that he remains undeterred by ongoing 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 upcoming NPP presidential primary is expected to be one of the most competitive in the party’s history, with five leading figures in contention: former Assin Central MP Ken Ohene Agyapong; Abetifi MP and former Food and Agriculture Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong; Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum; and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.
Political observers note that the outcome of the primary will significantly shape the NPP’s strategy ahead of the next general election.
Dr. Bawumia’s latest remarks are likely to intensify debate over perceived external influence in internal party processes.
Despite the criticism and political tensions, Dr. Bawumia reiterated his commitment to engaging delegates across the country and presenting what he described as a compelling vision for Ghana’s future.
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