The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected the sitting Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer ahead of the impending 2024 elections.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, emerged victorious with 61.47% in the NPP primaries, securing the party’s nomination for the race to the presidency.
His closest contender Kennedy Ohene Agyapong polled 35.52% while the former Agric Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto got 0.81% and Francis Addai Nimoh polled 0.43%.
Dr. Bawumia’s journey to become the governing party’s flagbearer was not without intense competition and political drama, including a strong challenge from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and the fallout from the Super Delegates Conference.
Dr Bawumia is undoubtedly is going to lead the NPP to face their bitter rivals, NDC led by John Mahama.
According the NPP,the election of Bawumia as their leader will help break the eight in 2023 polls.
