ACCRA, Ghana — Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has positioned former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) strongest contender for the 2028 presidential race, arguing that his experience and national recognition make him the “most winnable” option amid the party’s post-2024 regrouping efforts.
In a recent statement, Aboagye emphasized Bawumia’s proven track record, including his role in five national elections over 16 years—four as a running mate and one as the party’s flagbearer in the December 2024 polls, where he secured 41.61% of the vote against President John Dramani Mahama’s 56.55%. “Of all the aspirants, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not only the most prepared and formidable, but most importantly, he is the most winnable of all of them,” Aboagye declared, urging NPP delegates to prioritize a candidate who can swiftly reclaim power from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The endorsement comes as the NPP gears up for its flagbearer primaries on January 31, 2026, with Bawumia emerging as an early frontrunner despite the party’s stinging defeat last year. Aboagye, a key strategist in Bawumia’s 2024 bid, highlighted the former vice president’s “psyche and mental fortitude” to counter what he described as the NDC’s unrestrained abuse of incumbency. He contrasted Bawumia with other potential contenders, portraying him as decisive, intelligent, and “incorruptible,” qualities essential for navigating Ghana’s economic challenges and restoring voter confidence.
Bawumia himself has echoed these sentiments in recent addresses to party delegates, such as one in Adansi Asokwa in the Ashanti Region on September 10. There, he argued that electoral history favors continuity, noting that no first-time candidate has won Ghana’s presidency in the Fourth Republic. “I’m the most marketed, prepared and winnable candidate among all the aspirants,” Bawumia stated, pointing to his 41.7% vote share in 2024 as a solid foundation to build upon with just over 1,200 days until the next polls.
The push for Bawumia underscores internal NPP dynamics following the 2024 loss, which Aboagye attributes partly to low voter turnout among party supporters rather than outright rejection of the candidate. He has called for unity and focus on issues like economic recovery and anti-corruption, warning against “chaos, insults, and division” from rivals. Social media buzz from pro-Bawumia groups, including the DMB Pulse account, amplifies this narrative, with posts declaring him the “most prepared, unifying & winnable choice for 2028.”
Yet, the road ahead is fraught. The NPP faces scrutiny over its legacy in power, including economic hardships that fueled the NDC’s landslide. Emerging aspirants, though unnamed in Aboagye’s remarks, could challenge Bawumia’s hold, especially if the party seeks a fresh face to distance itself from past governance. Analysts note that Bawumia’s digital-savvy image and policy innovations—like his 2024 pledges on property taxation and e-governance—resonate with younger voters, but he must address criticisms of the Akufo-Addo administration’s debt crisis and inflation spikes.
Aboagye’s comments also tie into broader party rebuilding, with calls for resilience against perceived NDC overreach, such as recent police actions against NPP figures. As Ghana’s opposition plots its comeback, Bawumia’s camp is betting on familiarity as an asset: “Dr. Bawumia is known by face and name in every corner of this country,” Aboagye posted on social media, framing him as the “fastest path to victory.”
With primaries looming, this early advocacy signals a concerted effort to consolidate support behind Bawumia, potentially shaping the NPP’s strategy against a term-limited Mahama administration. Success could hinge on whether the party heeds Aboagye’s vision of a united, issue-focused campaign to recapture the presidency.
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