, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the party’s founding fathers, declaring that his leadership reflects the enduring values of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition.){kind=link}
Former vice-president and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the party’s founding fathers, declaring that his leadership reflects the enduring values of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition.
Speaking on Thursday (28 August 2025) at the NPP headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, after submitting his nomination forms to contest again as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections, Dr Bawumia said his vision for the party and the nation is deeply rooted in the character of its pioneers.
“Our tradition has always shown deep intellect, selflessness, humility, respect for all persons, unity, courage, foresight and resilience. These are the qualities that must guide us today, and they are the same values that define my leadership,” he stated.
He emphasised that his decision to seek a second bid at the flagbearership was not born out of personal ambition but a call to serve.
“I offer myself for a second time to bear the flag of the NPP into this election, after having listened extensively to the demands of the party and the nation,” he said.
Highlighting his 16 years of active service to the party, Dr Bawumia described himself as a leader who embodies both intellectual depth and humility, in line with the legacies of Joseph Boakye (J.B.) Danquah, Kofi Abrefa Busia, Chief S.D. Dombo, John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
“I have never turned my back on the party, even in difficult times. Like our forebears, I have always put the collective interest above self,” he affirmed.
Dr Bawumia’s declaration sets the tone for what is expected to be a keenly contested NPP flagbearer race ahead of the 2028 general elections.