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 Dr. Bawumia · former Vice President Dr Bawumia · Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · Mahamamudu Bawumia · Dr Mahamamudu Bawumia · former Veep · former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia · Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia · then-Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia · Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia · His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia · DDrBawumia · the former vice president of the Republic of Ghana · NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia · H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · H.E Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia · the former Vice-President · Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · His Excellency Mahamudu Bawumia · Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia · former Vice President Bawumia · NPP presidential candidate · Mahamud Bawumia · Dr Mahamud Bawumia · former Vice President and NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia · His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate for 2028 general elections, preparing for December 2028 race.

2026-04-262026-10-09

In coverage

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October 2026
3 OctJoy Online
… Mahamudu Bawumia, says the New Patriotic Party has already begun preparing its governance programme ahead of the 2028 general election. …
We will not wait for campaign before preparing to govern – Bawumia
3 OctJoy Online
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has acknowledged the decline in Ghana’s inflation rate but argued that the cost of living remains significantly higher despite the recent easing in price pressures. …
Cost of living has risen massively despite lower inflation – Bawumia
3 OctJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of struggling to fulfil many of the promises it made to Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 general elections. …
NDC struggling to fulfil many lofty 2024 promises – Bawumia
3 OctJoy Online
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged party members to conduct the national executive elections peacefully and accept the outcome in good faith, as delegates gathered in Kumasi to elect new national officers. …
Let us vote in peace and accept results in good faith – Bawumia to NPP
3 OctJoy Online
… The Minority Leader also expressed confidence in the party’s leader, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as capable of finding solutions to the challenges confronting Ghana. …
Let’s hold govt accountable without fear of arrest and intimidation – Afenyo tells NPP, Minority
3 OctJoy Online
Former Vice President and NPP 2028 Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched a blistering attack on the NDC government, describing nearly two years of its administration as a litany of failed and “scam” promises. …
A litany of failed promises – Bawumia highlights NDC’s “scam” promises to Ghanaians
3 OctJoy Online
… Mahamudu Bawumia, set the tone for unity and peace, urging all aspirants contesting for national offices to put the party first after the polls. …
NPP NEC elections – Bawumia sets the tone for post-election peace and unity for victory in 2028
3 OctJoy Online
… Oquaye expressed confidence in the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, saying he has what is required to lead the party into the next election. …
NPP needs leaders with vision, track record to support Bawumia – Mike Oquaye
3 OctJoy Online
… Addressing the party’s National Delegates Conference on Saturday, October 3, he said the new leadership would have the responsibility of working with the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and parliamentary candidates to pursue victory in the next election. …
NPP Conference: Akufo-Addo urges new officers to unite party for 2028
3 OctJoy Online
… The change comes as the NPP prepares for the 2028 general election with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer. …
NPP delegates approve constitutional amendment making flagbearer leader of party

Business

Minority demands GSA permanently scrap vehicle PVoC charge

The News

Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called on the Ghana Standards Authority to permanently scrap its proposed Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity requirement for imported vehicles, arguing the $300 charge would increase costs for importers and consumers. The Ranking Member of Parliament's Trade and Industry Committee said suspension is insufficient and the policy should be completely withdrawn rather than risk reintroduction later.

8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Minority demands GSA permanently scrap vehicle PVoC charge
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called on the Ghana Standards Authority to permanently scrap its proposed Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity requirement for imported vehicles, arguing the $300 charge would increase costs for importers and consumers. The Ranking Member of Parliament's Trade and Industry Committee said suspension is insufficient and the policy should be completely withdrawn rather than risk reintroduction later.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr. Bawumia celebrates his 63rd birthday
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer, marked his 63rd birthday with well-wishes from party members and supporters. The NPP's General Secretary extended congratulations and prayers for Bawumia's continued service and the party's success in the 2028 general election.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP flagbearer mourns death of former party chairman
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed sadness over the passing of Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a founding member of the NPP who served as National Chairman and Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada. Odoi-Sykes, a lawyer, diplomat and former MP, died on 5 October 2026.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bawumia pays tribute to late former NPP chairman Odoi-Sykes
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has mourned Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a founding NPP member and former National Chairman who died on October 5, 2026. Bawumia acknowledged Odoi-Sykes's role in the party's 2000 presidential and parliamentary election victory and his service as NPP National Chairman from 1998 to 2001, Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, and Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Ashanti chairman expresses confidence in 2028 election victory
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, expressed optimism about the party's prospects in the 2028 general elections, citing the unity and solidarity displayed at the national delegates' conference in Kumasi toward party flag-bearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as evidence of the party's readiness to mount a victorious campaign.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP Treasurer urges founding members to speak out
Madam Gifty Aryee, former Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party, has called on the party's founding members and elders to break their silence over developments she views as threatening the party's traditions, arguing that newcomers are gaining influence at the expense of long-standing members and eroding the party's culture of merit and experience.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 7 October

Education Minister rejects NPP claims of Free SHS deterioration
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has rejected claims by NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that the Free Senior High School programme has suffered significant setbacks under the NDC government, asserting instead that challenges were inherited from the previous administration and that the government has taken steps to address implementation issues and improve feeding through GETFund uncapping.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP marks Bawumia's birthday, expresses hope for 2028 victory
The New Patriotic Party has celebrated former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his birthday, commending his service and praying for God's guidance in his future endeavours, including an explicit hope that he will win the 2028 General Election and become President.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia ready for 2028 presidential race, says NPP stalwart
NPP stalwart Gabby Otchere-Darko, in a birthday message to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed confidence that Bawumia is prepared to contest the December 2028 presidential election, saying he will face opponents with nearly two decades of preparation and experience.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabby praises Bawumia's leadership qualities ahead of 2028 race
NPP member Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has praised former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's leadership qualities, saying he has the dignity, temperament, and vision to guide Ghana through technological advancement and difficult decisions. Otchere-Darko expressed confidence in Bawumia's preparation and experience ahead of the December 2028 presidential election.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP member praises Bawumia's character on 63rd birthday
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has praised former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on his 63rd birthday, describing him as a man of remarkable character who has never been involved in scandal during their nearly two-decade association, and expressing confidence in his leadership abilities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Late Ghanaian patriarch's funeral planned for October 30–November 1
Kofi Sarfo Assiamah, father of former Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, died on October 27, 2025, after a short illness. His three-day funeral ceremony at Denkyira Dominase in the Central Region is expected to draw former presidents, political leaders, traditional authorities, and business executives.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP youth organiser plans social media push for 2028 election
Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fusani Yakubu vowed to use social media and grassroots mobilisation to counter NDC messaging and secure four million youth votes for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 elections. He said he intends to personally lead regional mobilisation and accused the NDC of using social media to undermine the previous NPP administration's achievements.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP youth chief targets 4 million votes for Bawumia in 2028
Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fusani Yakubu says he aims to secure four million votes from young Ghanaians for former Vice President Bawumia in the 2028 presidential election, vowing to lead grassroots mobilisation alongside social media strategy rather than operate from party headquarters.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP youth organiser questions 24-hour economy policy implementation
Abanga Fusani Yakubu, newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser, challenged the government's 24-hour economy policy, questioning how regulatory offices closing at 5pm can oversee businesses operating throughout the night and accusing the government of misleading Ghanaians.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP youth organiser defends four million vote target for Bawumia
Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fusani Yakubu has defended the party's target of securing four million youth votes for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the next presidential election, saying it requires hard work and sacrifice but is achievable. He plans to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and use social media to counter what he calls misinformation against the party.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

NPP Minority Leader warns party members against internal sabotage
Alexander Afenyo Markin, the NPP Minority Leader, has cautioned party members not to work clandestinely against the NPP following the party's successful 2026 National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, where new national officers were elected. He called for party unity and support for the NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 presidential elections.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP begins nationwide search for winnable parliamentary candidates
The NPP has launched a nationwide search for parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general election, flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia disclosed. The party aims to identify candidates with the best prospects of winning seats rather than relying solely on internal primary outcomes, with the process to be made transparent and excluding financial strength as a main consideration.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP Flagbearer urges Ashanti stakeholders to strengthen party for 2028
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged key stakeholders of the NPP in the Ashanti Region to use their experience and expertise to strengthen the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections, emphasising the need to reconnect leadership with grassroots structures and address internal disenchantment.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

NPP credits early flagbearer selection with stabilising party reorganisation
The New Patriotic Party says its early election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer has reduced tensions and stabilised internal reorganisation. Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea said the party benefited from settling the flagbearer question well ahead of the 2028 elections, which kept the recent national executive elections free of acrimony.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP says it won't force parliamentary candidates to step down
The opposition NPP will not force aspirants to withdraw from parliamentary primaries, according to party director Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who said discussions and negotiations with potential candidates are part of the democratic process. The party is scouting for candidates capable of winning parliamentary seats in the 2028 general elections, and will assess each constituency's circumstances before selecting its candidate.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP to recruit popular non-politicians for 2028 parliamentary races
The NPP says it will engage popular individuals outside politics to identify potential parliamentary candidates for 2028, assessing constituencies to find those with the strongest chance of winning. The party will also discuss opportunities with previous candidates who narrowly lost in 2024, tailoring its approach to each constituency's dynamics.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Boakye pledges to help NPP win 2028 elections
Newly elected National Second Vice Chairman of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has pledged to work with the party's leadership to help the NPP win the 2028 general elections and elect Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as President.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC official interprets NPP vice chair election as grassroots shift
Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, says Kwadwo Fosu Boadu's election as NPP First Vice Chairman with 3,116 votes reflects the grassroots' rejection of what he calls "suit and big English" politics and a preference for leaders with strong grassroots connections.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia Orders NPP Campaign Teams Dissolved Immediately
NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has ordered aspirants from the just-ended NPP National Executive Elections to dissolve their campaign teams immediately, saying individual camps risk creating tension and confusion in the party. He invited election losers to join the party's 2028 campaign, urging all members to set aside backbiting and animosity to unite for victory.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ashanti NPP Chairman calls Wontumi's detention politically motivated
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, described the incarceration of former regional chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) as politically motivated, claiming the John Mahama administration is using the judiciary to terrorise political opponents. COKA called on NPP members to work to oust the NDC from power in the 2028 elections.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ashanti NPP chairman pledges region's support for Bawumia 2028
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP has assured Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia that the region will not disappoint him in the 2028 general election, pledging to lead the region's mobilisation efforts and activate party structures from the polling station to the regional level to secure maximum support.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Government disbursed over GH¢5bn to MMDAs in 2025
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says more than GH¢5 billion from the District Assemblies Common Fund was disbursed to MMDAs in 2025, compared with GH¢390 million in 2024 under the previous administration.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP must unite factions, address youth and women concerns
Former Speaker Mike Oquaye says the newly elected NPP national executives must harmonise different party factions and develop practical programmes for young people and women, moving beyond political rhetoric to concrete work plans.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP delegates seek internal reform while protecting party reputation
Former Effia MP Joseph Cudjoe says the outcomes of the NPP's recent presidential primary and national executive elections show that delegates want reform within the party without undermining its reputation. He argues that delegates rewarded candidates who combined calls for change with a defence of the party's broader legacy, while rejecting "scorched-earth" attacks on the institution.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →