Our Chances of Winning Election 2028 Are Brighter With Bawumia — NPP Council of Elders Declare
ACCRA, GHANA — The Bono Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asserted that the party’s prospects for the 2028 general election are significantly stronger with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its presidential candidate. The endorsement was made by Council Chairman James Kofi Kyeremeh, also known as “Shekinah,” during remarks delivered in Sunyani on August 1, 2025.
Elders Highlight Leadership Qualities & Appeal
Among the reasons cited by the Council of Elders are Bawumia’s:
- Extensive media visibility
- Track record in economic and digital leadership
- Broad-based charisma and appeal across regions
Kyeremeh urged NPP delegates nationwide, ahead of the party’s January 2026 flagbearer primaries, to retain him as the party’s standard-bearer.
Political Context & Strategic Implications
- This endorsement comes as the NPP prepares for internal elections to select a flagbearer following their 2024 general election loss.
- Support from party elders signals strong entrenched regional backing. Analysts view the move as a strategic effort to reinforce unity and focus on rebranding the party heading into 2028.
Why the Elders Bet on Bawumia
- Familiarity and continuity: Bawumia has repeatedly led the party into national elections, giving him recognition and organizational support.
- Comparative advantage: As a familiar candidate, he is believed to compete better against new faces that political history shows are often disadvantaged.
- Modern branding: The Council praised his role in advancing digital initiatives such as mobile-money interoperability and national e-services.
Source: My News Ghana
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