Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party has received a major boost as 63 of the party’s Members of Parliament have renewed their commitment to back him ahead of the upcoming presidential primaries.
In a joint statement, the MPs said their decision was based on conviction, citing Dr Bawumia’s leadership record, his role in national development, and his contribution to the NPP over the years.
“We believe Dr Bawumia represents the next chapter of the NPP’s vision, a future built on competence, innovation, unity and hope,” the group said.
The MPs described him as a visionary and diligent leader whose ideas have shaped Ghana’s economic and digital transformation. They credited him with helping modernise public service delivery and promoting financial inclusion through the country’s digitalisation drive.
“From his days as a brilliant economist at the Bank of Ghana to his service as Vice President, Dr Bawumia has shown that leadership is not about words but work, not about entitlement but excellence and delivery,” the statement noted.
According to the legislators, Dr Bawumia’s leadership reflects the founding principles of the NPP, anchored on freedom, democracy and development through enterprise. They likened his qualities to those of the party’s pioneers, including Dr J. B. Danquah, Dr K. A. Busia and Chief S. D. Dombo, describing him as “a leader who respects our history yet reimagines our future.”
The MPs called on NPP delegates across the country to rally behind Dr Bawumia in the primaries, arguing that he is the candidate most capable of uniting the party and securing victory in the 2028 general election.
“To our cherished delegates, this is our moment to make history once again. Let us reward loyalty, humility and hard work with trust,” they urged.
The statement, signed by Mampong MP Kwaku Ampratwum Sarpong, concluded that Dr Bawumia “carries Danquah’s courage, Busia’s intellect and Dombo’s humility and unifying heart,” and that under his leadership, the NPP “will not only win but lead Ghana into a new era of progress, opportunity and national pride.”
Check out the names of MPs who signed the declaration.
- Frank Asiedu Bekoe
- Ida Adjoa Asiedu
- Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah
- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh
- Francis Asenso-Boakye
- Hassan Tampuli
- Collins Adomako Mensah
- Mustapha Ussif
- vincent Ekow Assafuah
- Kofi Amankwa-Manu
- Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
- Ernest Yaw Anim
- Frank Yeboah
- Kofi A. Marfo
- Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo
- Damata Ama. Appianimaa Salam
- Akwasi konadu
- Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah
- Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru
- Sammi Awuku
- kojo Oppong Nkrumah
- Charles Asuako Owiredu
- Alexander Akwasi Acquah
- Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong
- Seth Osei-Akoto
- Kwame Appiah Kodua
- Samuel Abu Jinapor
- Eric nana Agyemang prempeh
- Michael Kwasi Aidoo
- Duke Ofori-Atta
- Michael Okyere Baafi
- Ralph Poku-Adusei
- John Ntim Fordjour
- Kingsley Nyarko
- Ampratwum Sarpong
- Mohammed Amin Adam
- Habib Iddrisu
- Dominic Nitiwul
- Fatahiya Abdul Aziz
- Mathew Nyindam
- Patrick Boakye-Yiadom
- Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi
- Gideon Boako
- Ayew Afriyie
- Francis Owusu Akyaw
- Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah
- Frank Annor Dompreh
- Isaac Boamah-Nyarko
- Mavis Nkansah-Boadu
- Anthony Mmieh
- Yaw Frimpong Addo
- Fred Kyei Asamoah
- Elvis Dapaah
- Mumuni Muhammed Nurideen
- Akwasi Gyamfi Onyina
- Alex Agyare
- Kingsley Agyeman
- Tony Mmieh
- John Darko
- Col. Kwadwo Damoah
- Kofi Obiri Yeboah
- Gloria Owusu
- Korkor Asante
