Former Deputy Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Atwima Kwanwoma, Kofi Amankwaa Manu, has dismissed speculations that former President Nana Akufo-Addo has withdrawn his support for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.

Speaking on Oyerepa Breakfast TV, the former Deputy Minister emphasised that Akufo-Addo remains firmly behind Bawumia’s candidacy.

“Nana Addo has never stated anywhere that he has shifted his support away from Bawumia. On several occasions, he has stated categorically that Bawumia is the sole person in whom he trusts and believes can lead the NPP,” he said.

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“The Nana Addo I know will never shy away from coming out clear if indeed he doesn’t support Bawumia’s candidacy, but for now, he has not made such remarks.”

Manu, who has worked with Akufo-Addo since 2006, refuted claims of a rift, stating, “I’ve worked with Nana Addo since 2006 and haven’t heard him anywhere saying he doesn’t support Dr. Bawumia. Forget about what people are saying about him.”

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His remarks come on the back of growing speculation among some NPP members that Akufo-Addo may have scaled back his endorsement of Bawumia, a frontrunner in the party’s flagbearer race set for January 31, 2026.

Ahead of the contest, five party stalwarts have filed their nominations to vie for the flagbearer position. The hopefuls include Dr. Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and Bryan Acheampong.



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