With just months to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is grappling with internal undercurrents that threaten to undermine his bid. On his Greater Accra campaign tour, he delivered a candid plea to delegates: judge him by his record, not by the conduct of his campaign team members.
“I want all of you to know that I’m the one on the ballot paper,” Dr. Bawumia said in a tone that revealed both confidence and concern. “Maybe someone has annoyed you and is part of my campaign team. Don’t allow your issues with the person to affect me. I don’t have any problem with you.”
His comments underscore a growing tension within the NPP, where allegiances and personal grievances often intersect with national politics. Analysts say Bawumia’s appeal is a recognition of the delicate balancing act he faces — uniting a fragmented base while projecting himself as the party’s most viable candidate for 2026.
The Vice President’s call comes amid murmurs from some constituencies that members of his campaign machinery have alienated sections of the grassroots. By directly addressing these frustrations, Bawumia appears determined to defuse resentment that could translate into costly votes lost at the primaries.
“Do not allow another person’s problem to become a burden for me,” he pleaded. “When you vote for me, I will come and help you.”
As the January 31, 2026 primaries approach, his message is clear: the decision delegates make must be about leadership, vision, and Ghana’s future, not interpersonal disputes within campaign ranks.
