Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his appreciation to supporters who led campaigns on various social media platforms to galvanise votes for him.
Giving his first speech after emerging victorious from the elections at the party’s headquarters, Dr. Bawumia noted that, throughout his campaign period, he witnessed series of social media campaigns by voluntary youth groups across the country convincing delegates on the need to vote for him.
“To my youth campaign team and the teeming young people across the country, who championed this campaign from day one from various communities such as Facebook, TikTok, Twitter and Instagram, I say thank you.
“You remain my allies on this journey, together we will get this done. We still have a way to go, but the youth have proven that given the opportunity, they can conquer the world and I believe in you,” he said.
Social media played a significant role in Dr. Bawumia’s campaign, with his main hashtag #WinWithBawumia, #VoteNumber3 garnering many mentions and positive sentiments online.
Bawumia’s social media presence and engagements likely contributed to his success, increasing his positive sentiment on social media.
Many of the social media influencers with huge followings such as Queen Afia Schwarzenegger, Fanti Comedy, Ghana Jollof, Qhweku Roman, Kumawu NPP Loyal Ladies, and Sheedon among others led intensive campaign online, amassing huge acknowledgement.
Dr. Bawumia won the NPP presidential primary, securing 110,645 votes (56.48%) and becoming the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
His closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, obtained 46,554 votes (23.76%). Bawumia’s victory marks his second consecutive win in the NPP presidential primary, having previously defeated Mr. Agyapong in 2023.
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Bawumia expressed gratitude to party delegates and appealed for unity among supporters of other aspirants. Other candidates, including Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, have conceded defeat and pledged their support for Dr. Bawumia.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke