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Mahamudu Bawumia

Also known as: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Dr Bawumia · DMB · Dr. Bawumia · former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia · the 2028 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party · former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · Mahamadu Bawumia · Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia · former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia

Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer for the 2028 general election, preparing for a return to presidential politics.

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  1. June 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    … Mahamudu Bawumia, said he understands the disappointment and emotions that accompany electoral defeat, making him well-placed to speak on the current tensions. …

    Bryan appeals to Ken: Hold Fire & Embrace Unity

  3. Joy Online

    National Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has declared that he will not rest until Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becomes Ghana’s next president. …

    I will not rest until Bawumia becomes Ghana’s President in 2028 – Wontumi

  4. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Akuapem North has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to remain resilient, focused, and undeterred as he prepares for the 2028 general elections. …

    Ignore the distractions – Sammi Awuku urges Bawumia

  5. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapim North, Mr Samuel Awuku, has sent a powerful message of solidarity and resilience to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain steadfast through unfolding political trials. …

    ‘Hold the line and stay the course’ – Sammi Awuku to Bawumia

  6. Kennedy Agyapong threatens unspecified action against NPP in 2027

    1. Joy Online

      … Mahamudu Bawumia commissioned, directed or endorsed those attacks. The individuals responsible carry their own long-standing grievances with Hon. …

      A call to unite behind our party and our flagbearer

    2. Joy Online

      … Mahamudu Bawumia, had to earn support from an old order while simultaneously fending off the ambitions of a new one. …

      Is loyalty a queue ?

  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Mahamudu Bawumia. In a statement issued on June 19, 2026, Dr. …

    Bryan Acheampong calls for unity, urges Kennedy Agyapong to support Dr. Bawumia

  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership. …

    Akosua Manu calls on NPP to reject entitlement and unite ahead of 2028 elections

  9. Joy Online

    Former presidential aspirant Dr Bryan Acheampong has urged all factions within the New Patriotic Party to unite behind former Vice President of Ghana Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, following his election as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general election. …

    Bryan Acheampong calls on NPP members to rally behind Bawumia

  10. Joy Online

    Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong has rejected suggestions that former Vice President of Ghana and NPP flagbearer for 2028, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was responsible for attacks directed at Kennedy Agyapong during the party’s recent internal contest. …

    No evidence suggests Bawumia endorsed attacks on Kennedy Agyapong – Bryan Acheampong
Politics

NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

The News

The New Patriotic Party has referred former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over public comments deemed detrimental to party unity. The disciplinary body has been given two weeks to investigate and submit recommendations.

Why it matters

NPP's disciplinary action against Kennedy Agyapong signals ongoing party turmoil with real consequences for internal governance and party unity.

16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

    The New Patriotic Party has referred former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over public comments deemed detrimental to party unity. The disciplinary body has been given two weeks to investigate and submit recommendations.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. NPP aspirant calls for one-member, one-vote system

    Eugene Boakye Antwi, a former MP and NPP General Secretary aspirant, has called on the party to adopt a one-member, one-vote system to broaden internal democratic participation and rebuild electoral competitiveness after its 2024 defeat. He argued that extending voting rights to all card-bearing members would strengthen the party's grassroots connection and position it more competitively for future elections.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP chairman hopeful backs Bawumia as party leader

    Paul Afoko, seeking the NPP National Chairmanship, says his return is driven by helping the party recapture power and making Bawumia President. Afoko warned party members that the NPP's parliamentary representation has declined from 169 seats to 87, describing it as a wake-up call for urgent action.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Boakye Agyarko pitches NPP National Chairman bid to Upper East

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko met with party stakeholders in the Upper East Region, outlining his vision for party rebuilding and unity ahead of the 2028 elections, and pledging to support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Dr Ekua Amoakoh nominated for U.S. State Department leadership programme

    Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been nominated for the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a flagship professional exchange programme that annually selects more than 4,400 professionals globally to deepen their understanding of American society, governance, culture and economic systems.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Afoko campaigns for NPP leadership on unity and Bawumia's presidency

    NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko says his bid for party leadership is driven by a mission to help the party regain power and see Dr Mahamudu Bawumia become President. He argues the NPP must resolve internal divisions and rebuild cohesion before appealing to voters again, citing the party's declining parliamentary strength as evidence of the need for restructuring.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NPP chairman hopeful Afoko calls for party unity to regain power

    National Chairman hopeful Paul Awentami Afoko has declared that the NPP's path back to power in 2028 depends on restoring internal unity and rallying behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential ambition. Afoko warned that the party's declining parliamentary representation shows the NPP is on a downward trajectory and that internal divisions must be addressed to regain the electorate's confidence.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. NPP aspiring flagbearer urges party unity after 2024 defeat

    Dr Bryan Acheampong, an aspiring flagbearer of the NPP's 2026 primaries, has called for party unity and reconciliation following the party's loss in the 2024 general election, appealing to Kennedy Agyapong and other members to set aside internal divisions to position the party for a 2028 return to power.

    23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 22 June

  1. Loyalty measured by actions not membership length

    An opinion piece argues that loyalty to a political party is determined by what members do for the party in its best and worst moments, not years of membership. The writer reflects on former President Kufuor's internal battles within the NPP against entrenched factions and personal networks before his electoral victory.

    22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. NPP primary loser calls for party unity behind Bawumia

    Dr. Bryan Acheampong, who contested the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer primary, has urged party members to unite behind winner Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of 2028 elections, calling on fellow contestant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to end threats of disruption and focus on party rebuilding.

    22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Dr. Acheampong urges Kennedy Agyapong to end NPP internal conflict

    Former presidential aspirant Dr. Bryan Acheampong has appealed to Kennedy Agyapong to abandon threats against the NPP and join efforts to rebuild the party ahead of 2028 elections, warning that continued infighting weakens the opposition's chances of returning to power.

    22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. NPP chairman hopeful pledges support for Bawumia's 2028 presidential bid

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, an NPP National Chairman hopeful, declared he will not rest until Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becomes Ghana's next president, emphasizing unity and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2028 general election.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Sammi Awuku urges Bawumia to stay focused ahead of 2028 elections

    Akuapem North MP Sammi Awuku has called on NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to remain resilient and undeterred as he prepares for the 2028 general elections, assuring him of continued party support and that better days lie ahead.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 21 June

  1. NPP lawmaker urges Bawumia to persevere through political hardship

    Samuel Awuku, Member of Parliament for Akuapim North and former NPP National Organiser, has sent a message of solidarity to NPP flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain steadfast through current political challenges, invoking the examples of former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo who overcame similar adversities before achieving electoral success.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. NPP figure urges party unity after 2024 election loss

    A New Patriotic Party member who ran in the January primary appeals to fellow party members, particularly Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, to prioritise party rebuilding and reunion over personal grievances following the party's 2024 election defeat.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Opinion: Party loyalty measured by actions, not seniority

    An opinion piece argues that loyalty to a political party is not determined by years of membership, but by one's actions during the party's strongest and weakest moments, using the NPP's history and former President Kufuor's leadership as examples.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Bryan Acheampong urges NPP unity behind Bawumia

    Former NPP flagbearer aspirant Dr. Bryan Acheampong has called on party members to unite behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate, and appealed specifically to Kennedy Agyapong to help promote party unity rather than deepen divisions.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Ex-candidate urges NPP unity and rejection of entitlement mentality

    Former NPP parliamentary candidate Akosua Manu has called on party members to abandon what she calls an "entitlement mentality" and focus instead on unity, sacrifice and hard work ahead of the 2028 general election. She argues that loyalty to the party should be measured by contributions and commitment rather than length of membership, citing examples of former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo who faced internal party opposition before achieving electoral success.

    19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  5. Bryan Acheampong urges NPP unity behind Bawumia flagbearer

    Former presidential aspirant Dr Bryan Acheampong has called on all factions within the New Patriotic Party to unite behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was elected the party's flagbearer for the 2028 general election. Acheampong stressed that personal disagreements must not derail preparations for the next election and that party unity is essential for the NPP's chances of regaining power.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. No evidence Bawumia endorsed Kennedy Agyapong attacks

    Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong has rejected suggestions that NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was responsible for attacks on Kennedy Agyapong during the party's recent internal contest, saying some individual supporters made disrespectful comments but there is no evidence linking Bawumia to those actions.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. NPP director accuses Mahama administration of clearing officials

    Nana Akomea, communications director for Bawumia's presidential campaign, has accused the Mahama administration of using internal investigations to clear public officials accused of wrongdoing—a practice he says mirrors what the NDC previously condemned. His comments followed an investigation by the Presidency into allegations of sole-sourcing of road contracts, inflated values, and irregular spending at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, which found no wrongdoing.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  8. Sunyani East NPP congratulates Aboagye on communications appointment

    The Sunyani East NPP Communications Officer has congratulated Dennis Miracle Aboagye on his appointment as Director of Communications at the office of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, describing the move as part of building a stronger communication strategy ahead of the 2028 elections.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Bawumia names Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu chief of staff, reshapes office

    Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has restructured his office and appointed former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Chief of Staff to coordinate operational activities, a move seen as groundwork for the NPP's 2028 campaign following the party's 2024 electoral defeat.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. NPP positioned to win 2028 elections with Bawumia as flagbearer

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko states that the party has a unique opportunity to win the 2028 elections, with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its well-marketed flagbearer. He argues that the removal of a previous contender from the ballot creates an opening for the NPP, provided the party unites ahead of the election.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. NPP can reclaim power in 2028, Afoko tells party executives

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko told regional party executives that the NPP has a unique opportunity to win 2028 because a previous candidate will not be on the ballot, and stressed that unity is essential to recapture power. Afoko promoted a "3R Agenda" of Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture, describing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as battle-tested and ready to win.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Bawumia backs Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup opener

    Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has extended his support to Ghana's national team ahead of its opening match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, Canada, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying football unites the nation and expressing confidence the team can make the country proud on the world stage.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Heal Komfo Anokye Project refuses accountability, handover to hospital

    The Heal Komfo Anokye Project, launched in November 2023 to raise $10 million for hospital infrastructure repairs, has raised tens of millions of cedis with about GH¢50 million spent so far. The implementers have refused to provide accountability or hand over the project to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, citing lack of authority to do so, despite an audit revealing procurement irregularities and missing donor records.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. NPP candidate can win 2028 election if party remains united

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has expressed confidence that the party can return to power in the 2028 general election if it remains united and presents a compelling message. Afoko noted that the NPP will have an advantage because President John Dramani Mahama will not be eligible to contest again, and argued that the party can replicate its 2016 electoral success with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as a formidable candidate.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Afoko says NPP positioned to win 2028 without Mahama

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has expressed confidence that the party can reclaim power in 2028 because former President John Mahama will not be on the ballot, and that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a strong contender. Afoko stressed that victory would depend on the party's ability to close ranks and work together, and made the remarks during campaign engagements in the Volta, Oti and Eastern regions.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  8. Ato Forson leads NDC flagbearer race with 32.5% in new poll

    Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson maintains the strongest position to become the NDC's 2028 flagbearer with 32.5% support, according to a Global Info Analytics nationwide poll of 8,784 voters conducted in May–June 2026. Johnson Asiedu Nketia placed second with 21.2%, followed closely by Haruna Iddrisu at 21.1%.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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