By Jones Anlimah
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed gratitude to stakeholders following the successful conduct of its Presidential Primary, which took place on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua-Frimpong, the NPP announced that the exercise resulted in the election of former Vice President, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as winner of the contest, as declared by the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
The Party congratulated Dr. Bawumia on what it described as an emphatic victory and wished him well as he leads the NPP into the 2028 General Elections.
The statement also commended all aspirants who participated in the rac, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Hon. Bryan Acheampong, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, for their commitment to the Party, adherence to democratic principles, and the maturity displayed throughout the process.
The NPP further praised the Presidential Elections Committee, chaired by Hon. Joseph Osei Owusu, for its professionalism and transparency. It also acknowledged the roles played by the Electoral Commission of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service, the media, and party delegates in ensuring a peaceful and incident-free election.
With the primary now concluded, the Party called on its members and supporters to unite, reconcile, and rally behind the elected flagbearer in the supreme interest of the NPP.
The statement reaffirmed the Party’s resolve to work tirelessly towards victory in the next general elections, stressing that unity remains key to achieving its objectives.
The release ended with calls for continued support for the Party and the nation, signed by the General Secretary, Justin Kodua-Frimpong.
