NPP can never be tagged as an Akan party – Justin Kodua
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Justin Frimpong Kodua, has said that the election of Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a non-Akan, as its flagbearer for the 2024 general election is proof that the NPP is not an Akan-centric party.
In a groundbreaking move, the NPP selected Dr. Bawumia , marking a significant shift in the party’s history and reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
“The NPP has made history by electing Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – a non-akan – to lead the party into the 2024 general elections as its flagbearer,” Kodua said. “This shows that the NPP is not an Akan party.”
He is the first non-Akan to lead the NPP into a general election since the party was founded in 1992.
Kodua urged all NPP members to rally behind Bawumia for victory in the 2024 general election.
“We must all come together to support Dr Bawumia and ensure that the NPP wins the 2024 election. This is a historic moment for our party.”
Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has secured the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position for the upcoming 2024 general elections.
In a resounding victory, Dr. Bawumia polled 118,210 votes, representing 61.47% of the valid votes cast during the NPP’s presidential primary.
This historic win marks the first time a non-Akan candidate will lead the NPP into a general election.
Dr. Bawumia’s closest contender, Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, garnered 71,996 votes, accounting for 37.41% of the vote share.
46,214 vote difference Dr. Bawumia and Mr. Agyapong
The difference in votes between Dr. Bawumia and Mr. Agyapong was 46,214.
Meanwhile, Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie placed third with 1,459 votes (0.76%), and Francis Addai-Nimoh secured 731 votes (0.41%) to place fourth.
This highly anticipated primary saw a total of 192,446 delegates participating in the voting process, with a high turnout of 94.63%.
Dr. Bawumia wins 14 regions, Mr. Agyapong wins 2
Out of the 16 administrative regions in Ghana, Dr. Bawumia secured a majority in 14 regions, underlining his broad appeal among NPP members.
