The newly elected flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has declared that the time for internal contest has ended and the era of cooperation has begun.
Addressing party faithfuls at the NPP headquarters in Accra, after the Electoral Commission officially certified his victory on Saturday night, January 31, 2026, Dr. Bawumia said his victory focused less on his personal triumph and more on the collective survival of the Elephant party, stressing that he will work with his contenders to secure victory for the NPP in the 2028 general elections.
“To secure anything precious in this life, we must be prepared to fight the hard battles, prepared to work hard and be prepared to withstand difficult circumstances,” he said, adding: “Tonight, victory is for all of us. I am grateful. The NPP is grateful to you all, and Ghana is grateful.”
Dr Bawumia thanked party delegates, election officials, security agencies and the media for their roles in the process, noting that the primary reflected the party’s long-standing tradition of choosing leaders through internal democracy.
He said the outcome should be respected by all members, regardless of where their support lay during the contest.
“Let us celebrate in moderation…as far as I am concerned, everybody has won,” he stated.
Election Results
Official results collated by the Electoral Commission showed that Dr Bawumia secured 110,643 votes out of 195,901 valid votes cast, representing a clear majority in the nationwide primary. Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, placed second with 46,554 votes, followed by Dr Bryan Acheampong with 36,303 votes. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and Mr Kwabena Agyei Agyepong placed fourth and fifth respectively.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
