By: Kenneth Appiah Bani
A total of 63 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have officially declared their support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
The declaration, made through a joint statement signed by Hon. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, MP for Mampong, underscores what political observers describe as a major boost for Dr. Bawumia’s bid to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections.
According to the group, their endorsement stems from their confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s leadership, competence, and vision for Ghana’s transformation.
They described him as a “decisive, innovative, and unifying” leader capable of continuing the policies of the Akufo-Addo administration while driving new ideas in governance and economic management.
“Dr. Bawumia has proven himself as a results-oriented leader with an unmatched understanding of the modern economy. We believe he is the right man to lead our great party to victory,” the statement noted.
Below is the complete list of MPs who have publicly declared their support for Dr. Bawumia ahead of the 2026 primaries.
- Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong — Mampong
- Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie — Effiduase-Asokore
- Kofi Amankwa-Manu — Atwima Kwanwoma
- Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi — Asante Akyem Central
- Francis Asenso-Boakye — Bantama
- Vincent Ekow Assafuah — Old Tafo
- Yaw Frimpong Addo — Manso Adubia
- Mavis Nkansah-Boadu — Afigya Sekyere East
- Collins Adomako-Mensah — Afigya Kwabre North
- Dr. Patrick Boakye-Yiadom — Obuasi East
- Akwasi Konadu — Manhyia North
- Prof. Kingsley Nyarko — Kwadaso
- Ernest Yaw Anim — Kumawu
- Kofi Obiri Yeboah — Afigya Kwabre South
- Damata Appianimaa Salam — Offinso North
- Dr. Fred Kyel Asamoah — Juaben
- Francis Owusu-Akyaw — Suame
- John Darko — Subin
- Michael Aidoo — Oforikrom
- Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah — Manhyia South
- Nana Eric Agyeman-Prempeh — Ahafo Ano North
- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh — Bosome Freho
- Anthony Mmieh — Odotobri
- Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo — Manso Nkwanta
- Frank Yeboah — Atwima Nwabiagya North
- Seth Osej-Akoto — Ahafo Ano South West
- Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah — Bekwai
- Ralph Poku-Adusei — Atwima Mponua
- Francisca Oteng Mensah — Afigya Kwabre East
- Dr. Kingsley Agyeman — Abuakwa South (Kyebi)
- Akwasi Gyamfi Onyina-Acheampong — Fanteakwa South
- Frank Annoh-Dompreh — Nsawam-Adoagyiri
- Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo — Achiase
- Michael Okyere Baafi — New Juaben South
- Kojo Oppong Nkrumah — Ofoase-Ayirebi
- Sammy Awuku — Akwapim South
- Charles Owiredu — Abirem
- Duke Ofori-Atta — Abuakwa North
- Ida Adjoa Asiedu — Ayensuano
- Alexander Akwasi Acquah — Akyem Oda
- Laurette Korkor Asante — Atiwa West
- Kwame Appiah Kodua — Fanteakwa North
- Frank Asiedu Bekoe — Suhum
- Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah — Takoradi
- Isaac Yaw Boamah Nyarko — Effia
- Alex Agyare — Kade
- Nana Ampaw Addo Frempong — Assin South
- Rev. John Ntim Fordjour — Upper Denkyira West
- Gideon Boako — Tano North
- Col. (Rtd) Kwadwo Damoah — Jaman South
- Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah — Techiman South
- Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah — Takoradi
- Adam Mohammed Amin — Karaga
- Dominic Nitiwul — Bimbila
- Habib Iddrisu — Tolon
- Sulemana Alhassan Tampuli — Gushegu
- Hajia Abdul Aziz Fatahiya — Kpandai
- Mustapha Ussif — Yagaba-Kubori
- Mahama Tia Abdul Kabiru — Walewale
- Mumuni Muhammed Nurideen — Nalerigu-Gambaga
- Samuel Abu Jinapor — Damongo
- Gloria Owusu — Trobu
- Emmanuel Tobbin — Anyaa-Sowutuom
The declaration also includes a group referred to as the Minority DMB MPs, comprising:
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Nana Eric Agyeman-Prempeh, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, Anthony Mmieh, Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, Frank Yeboah, Seth Osej-Akoto, Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah, and Ralph Poku-Adusei
The open endorsement from the 63 MPs represents a significant political statement ahead of the primaries, reflecting Dr. Bawumia’s growing influence and support within the party’s parliamentary caucus.
With endorsements cutting across all 16 regions, the Bawumia camp appears to be consolidating its base as the NPP gears up for one of its most closely watched leadership contests in recent years.
The NPP will hold its Presidential Primaries on January 31, 2026, to elect a flagbearer.
Political analysts say the growing number of parliamentary endorsements positions Dr. Bawumia as a frontrunner, though competition remains stiff within the party.
