‎The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Abuakwa North Constituency in the Eastern Region has thrown its unequivocal support behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, affirming him as the preferred flagbearer for the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

This strong endorsement came from both the former and current Members of Parliament for the constituency during Dr Bawumia’s visit to Akyem Tafo. ‎

‎Gifty Twum-Ampofo, popularly known as Hajia Kande, former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Nana Kwame Ampaw Addo Frempong, the incumbent MP for Abuakwa North, publicly declared their commitment to Dr Bawumia’s candidature.

Their remarks were made during a gathering at the Mid-Tafo Presbyterian Church Auditorium on November 29, 2025. ‎ ‎

Hajia Kande, addressing the delegates, sharply criticised what she described as propaganda deployed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the 2024 general elections. She stated that the NDC falsely blamed Dr Bawumia for Ghana’s economic challenges, deliberately overlooking the significant global impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

She further noted that even President John Dramani Mahama later acknowledged at a United Nations meeting that the conflict had indeed affected Ghana's economic stability. ‎ ‎

Dismissing other accusations as baseless, Gifty Twum-Ampofo vehemently rejected claims that Dr Bawumia supplied weapons to his Mamprusi tribe against the Kusasi in the Upper East Region.

"Killings during the NDC’s nine months in office have already surpassed the total during the NPP’s eight years," she emphasised, asserting that Dr Bawumia's record is "beyond reproach."

She cautioned against introducing a new candidate, arguing it could expose the party to unnecessary criticisms. ‎

‎Urging delegates to support Dr Bawumia, Hajia Kande described him as a candidate who embodies both the welfare of the NPP and the broader development of Ghana.

She employed an analogy, advising, "Delegates shouldn’t crush the housefly eating their sour out of anger, lest they hurt their own sour while the fly escapes," implying that rejection of Bawumia could harm the party itself. ‎

‎Current MP Nana Kwame Ampaw Addo Frempong echoed these sentiments, stressing that for the NPP to secure victory in 2028, the party must present a "strong and credible candidate."

He harked back the energetic mobilisation of the youth wing during the 2016 Election, which contributed significantly to securing votes for former President Nana Akufo-Addo, and called for a similar enthusiasm to be rekindled for the 2028 general elections. ‎ ‎

Speaking from personal conviction, Nana Addo Frempong declared, “I want to win 2028, not 2032.”

He appealed for unity ahead of the flagbearer election and beyond, encouraging delegates to set aside past grievances for the collective good of the party. ‎ ‎

Nana Addo Frempong also claimed that NDC Members of Parliament are reportedly apprehensive about Dr Bawumia’s candidature due to his proven competence. He expressed concern over the opposition’s attempts to reclaim NPP seats through by-elections and court rulings, citing the recent Kpandai rerun as an example.

He reassured delegates that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is already widely accepted within the party, possesses an "unblemished" record, and therefore "requires no replacement that could jeopardize the NPP’s future." ‎

‎The event saw the presence of several notable party figures, including Nana Akomea, the former CEO of STC; Samuel Atta-Kyea, former MP for Abuakwa South; Umar Babs Bodinga, former MCE for Abuakwa North; Kofi Okyere Agyekum, former MP for Fanteakwa South; and Sammy Awuku, MP for Akuapem North. ‎

‎Nana Addo Frempong concluded by rallying delegates to vote for Dr Bawumia to ensure continued socio-economic development across Ghana.