Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged victorious in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, securing the party’s flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections.
According to official results released by the Electoral Commission after polls closed on January 31, 2026, Dr Bawumia polled 110,645 votes, representing 56.48% of the total votes cast.
Full Results Breakdown
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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – 110,645 votes (56.48%)
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Kennedy Agyapong – 46,554 votes (23.76%)
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Dr Bryan Acheampong – 36,303 votes (18.53%)
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Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum – 1,999 votes (1.02%)
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Kwabena Agyapong – 402 votes (0.21%)
Dr Bawumia’s victory gives him a decisive mandate from party delegates, reaffirming his dominance within the NPP ahead of the next national polls.
Strong Delegate Turnout Nationwide
In total, over 211,000 delegates cast their ballots across more than 300 polling centres nationwide, making the primaries one of the most keenly contested internal elections in the party’s history.
The race featured high-profile contenders and generated intense interest within the NPP, with early concessions from some candidates even before the official declaration.
Looking Ahead to 2028
With the primaries concluded, Dr Bawumia will now turn his attention to uniting the party and preparing for the 2028 general elections, where the NPP will seek to retain power.
Party officials and supporters are expected to rally behind the newly elected flagbearer as the focus shifts from internal competition to national campaigning.
