BY Issah Olegor
As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) intensifies preparations toward its presidential primaries slated for January 2026, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia continues to consolidate support from party delegates and grassroots executives, particularly in the Western North Region, where his campaign message has been met with widespread enthusiasm and confidence in his leadership.
Dr. Bawumia, who is seeking to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections, began the fourth phase of his nationwide campaign tour in the Western North Region this week.
This follows earlier engagements in the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regions, where he interacted with party members, opinion leaders, and traditional authorities.
His latest stop in Western North saw him visiting key constituencies including Sefwi Akontombra, Aowin, Suaman, Bia East, Bia West, and Bodi, where he was greeted by large, cheering crowds and open endorsements from party executives.
Party leaders in the region described Dr. Bawumia as the “natural choice” to lead the NPP, emphasizing his humility, accessibility, and longstanding loyalty to the party’s grassroots.
At Bia East, Constituency Chairman John Ameyaw commended Dr. Bawumia’s calm and respectful demeanor in the face of political attacks, noting that his restraint and focus have earned him the admiration of party members.
Similar sentiments were echoed in Bia West, where party executives affirmed their loyalty to Dr. Bawumia, stressing that his consistent engagement with the region over the years had built deep trust and affection among delegates.
“As for us, the only person we know is Dr. Bawumia,” the Bia West Chairman declared. “We’ve known you for so many years and will continue to stand behind you until you lead us to victory.”
Delegates across the region cited tangible development projects initiated during Dr. Bawumia’s tenure as Vice President as evidence of his commitment to improving lives in one of Ghana’s least developed regions.
They highlighted key interventions such as the rehabilitation of major road networks connecting the region to Kumasi and the introduction of the Zipline medical drone delivery service, which has revolutionized emergency healthcare delivery in remote areas.
The Western North Region, carved out in 2019 from the Western Region, has long been a political battleground.
However, Dr. Bawumia’s consistent outreach efforts—through visits, community engagements, and policy advocacy—have significantly strengthened his political base there.
In the 2023 NPP special delegates’ primaries, he secured victory in seven out of the eight constituencies in the region, a performance that many observers view as a clear indication of his enduring popularity.
