Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is urging all supporters of his fellow candidates to come together Bawumia encouraged NPP members to work together In order to break the 8 in the 2024 general elections.
The NPP flagbearer elect made this plea during his inaugural speech following his victory in the NPP’s presidential primary on Saturday. He emphasized the need for unity among party members. He acknowledged the diverse aspirations within the party, even mentioning Kennedy Agyapong, who had been a contender.
Dr. Bawumia plans to mobilize all party members to ensure that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains out of power. He views his victory as a testament to the NPP’s inclusivity.
Dr. Bawumia emerged as the clear winner among four candidates. Certified results disclosed that he secured 61.47% of the votes, while Kennedy Agyapong, his closest rival, received 37.41%. The other two candidates, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Francis Addai-Nimoh, received significantly fewer votes.
A total of 192,446 delegates participated in the presidential primary, with a 94.63% turnout. While Bawumia’s victory had been widely anticipated, he fell short of the 80% target set by his campaign team.
The NPP’s flagbearer aims to harness the collective energy and determination of the party to secure victory (ie break the 8) in the upcoming presidential elections and continue their reign.
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