By Francis Kobena Tandoh
With barely two months to go for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has received massive endorsements from party delegates during his tour of the Eastern Region within the week.
During his tour of the region, Dr Bawumia engaged directly with constituency executives, grassroots members, and general supporters.
The former vice president’s tour took him to a number of constituencies within the region, including Akuapem North, Akuapem South, and Okere, among others, where party delegates openly declared support for him, boosting his campaign.
Constituency executives in Akuapem South (e.g., Dankwa Peter Addo), Akuapem North, and Okere (e.g., Omane Mensah Bonso, Justice Yaw Mensah) have publicly declared support for Bawumia, framing him as the “most marketable” and “formidable” candidate for the next election.
In some areas, even former MPs—such as the former MP for Okere, Brandford Kwame Daniel Adu—have thrown their weight behind Bawumia and have urged party faithful to back him as well.
At the grassroots level, the commitment appears strong; in one constituency, for example, 29 out of 31 electoral-area coordinators publicly pledged to mobilise polling-station executives in support of Bawumia.
Party executives and some MPs (reportedly a large number within the region) are said to view him as “the best candidate to lead us to victory in 2028,” praising his track record, vision, and unifying approach.
According to some party supporters and delegates, they appreciate his approachability and authenticity, as many say his meetings feel like “genuine engagements, not political shows.”
They believe Dr Bawumia’s record as vice president and in various roles demonstrates competence, and they see him as a “visionary leader,” someone capable of modernising the party’s operations and guiding the party to victory.
For grassroots leaders and coordinators, there’s confidence in his ability to mobilise support from every level, from electoral-area executives up to full constituencies, a factor they see as essential for successful party unification ahead of large elections.
The tour comes at a time of internal party dynamics as the race for the NPP flagbearer slot ahead of 2028 intensifies.
Such solid shows of support from both senior and grassroots levels could translate into momentum toward Bawumia’s candidacy.
But past tours in other regions have had mixed receptions. While many welcomed him enthusiastically, there have also been pockets of dissent and resistance in some cases.
What’s now described as “massive endorsements” may reflect a deliberate mobilization of support by key constituencies and party structures, so while the momentum seems real, internal dynamics are always complex in big parties like NPP.
The NPP will hold a presidential primary on January 31, 2026, to elect a candidate to lead the party in the 2028 general election. End item
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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