In a recent interview on Accra-based Peace FM, the National Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfua, has made a striking revelation regarding Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia‘s level of support from the Presidency during the flagbearer elections.
According to her, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia did not win the party’s flagbearer elections because of President Akufo-Addo’s backing.
“People have the perception that Bawumia was voted for during the flagbearer elections because of President Akufo-Addo’s backing. I want to state that anyone asserting such is a liar because the only support I can confirm from the presidency for Bawumia’s victory is 15%,” Gyamfua boldly claimed.
“I am the one telling you, and let someone come and challenge it. This issue should not have been raised, but if they call me, I will go and defend it because I am tired,” she added.
Bawumia emerged as the flagbearer of the NPP following the party’s presidential primaries held on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He secured a significant victory, garnering 118,210 votes, which represents 61.43% of the total votes.
His closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, secured 71,996 votes, accounting for 37.41% of the vote share. The other two contestants, Dr. Afriyie Akoto and Francis Addai Nimo, received 1,449 votes (0.75%) and 781 votes (0.41%), respectively.
Bawumia’s victory in the flagbearer race paves the way for him to lead the NPP in the forthcoming 2024 general elections. He will face prominent opponents, including the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and Alan Kyerematen in the 2024 elections.
This electoral outcome sets the stage for a competitive political landscape as the various candidates vie for the presidency.