The New Patriotic Party has officially concluded its presidential primaries with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emerging as the party’s flagbearer after securing 110,643 votes, according to results declared by the Electoral Commission. His closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, received 46,554 votes before formally conceding defeat and congratulating Dr. Bawumia.
This year’s internal election was one of the most closely watched in the party’s history, drawing participation from more than 211,000 accredited delegates across over 300 polling centers nationwide. The contest featured five aspirants and was marked by heightened security, strict electoral protocols, and intense national attention.
Observers noted that Dr. Bawumia maintained strong leads across multiple regions, reflecting broad support from constituency, regional, and national executives. The primaries were widely regarded as a test of the party’s internal cohesion following months of vigorous campaigning, policy debates, and grassroots mobilization.
Kennedy Agyapong’s concession speech, delivered shortly after the results became clear, was described by party insiders as a significant step toward healing internal divisions. His acknowledgment of the delegates’ decision brought a calm close to what many analysts had described as a fiercely competitive race.
Party leaders have reiterated calls for unity, emphasizing that the NPP must now consolidate its ranks and prepare strategically for the next phase of national political engagement. With the flagbearer now elected, attention shifts to how the party will unify its base, refine its message, and position itself for the upcoming general election cycle.
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