Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said he is deeply humbled by the emphatic endorsement of the delegates at the just-ended Super Delegates Conference of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Addressing the media at his residence in Accra, Dr Bawumia commended the leadership of the Party, the Electoral Commission and the entire NPP family for the smooth conduct of the polls.
He called for hard work and unity within the Party to ensure a resounding victory in the November 4 Delegates Conference, and subsequently in the 2024 General Election.
This comes after the Electoral Commission declared the results, showing Dr Bawumia with 629 votes, placing him securely in first place.
Kennedy Agyapong came in second with 132 votes, while Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen polled 95 votes, and Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto garnered 36 votes, placing them in third and fourth, respectively. Two candidates, Boakye Agyarko and Francis Addai Nimoh, tied at fifth with nine votes each.
Kwabena Agyei Agyepong received six, Joe Ghartey, four, and Kwadwo Poku three, with Kofi Konadu Apraku not receiving any votes making them to drop out.
There were a total of 923 valid votes cast.
Dr Bawumia expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the party delegates and called for unity and hard work within the Party to ensure a successful outcome in the upcoming Delegates Conference and ultimately the 2024 General Election.
Dr Bawumia was grateful to the NPP family for the smooth conduct of the polls and commended the leadership of the party and the Electoral Commission for their efforts.
As the party prepares for the November 4 Delegates Conference and the subsequent General Election in 2024, Dr Bawumia urged everyone to come together, work hard, and remain united for a resounding victory.
By Vincent Kubi