Official Results Of Ghana NPP Presidential Primaries 2026: Dr. Bawumia Declared Winner, Full Results and Candidate Performance

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Kwabena Agyepong Following weeks of intense campaigning, the NPP presidential primaries 2026 have produced early results that clearly show how each candidate performed. From strong national support for the leading aspirant to localized victories for others, the outcome of the primaries is already shaping discussions around the 2028 general elections in Ghana. According to DebrichGroup.com analyst, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially declared Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the winner of the 2026 presidential primaries, securing his position as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The announcement followed the successful collation of results from all constituencies nationwide after voting concluded on January 31, 2026. With 211,849 accredited delegates participating across 333 polling centres, the primaries marked one of the most expansive internal elections in the party’s history and decisively settled the race for leadership.   Overview of the 2026 NPP Presidential Primaries The primaries brought together five high-profile aspirants, each seeking the mandate of party delegates to lead the NPP into the next general elections. The process was conducted peacefully nationwide, with high turnout and minimal incidents reported. Key Highlights: Election Date: January 31, 2026 Delegates: 211,849 Polling Centres: 333 nationwide Status: Completed Winner Declared: Yes After full collation, the party’s Electoral Committee confirmed that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia obtained a clear majority of valid votes, eliminating the need for a run-off. Official Results: Final Standing of Candidates Following the declaration, the final outcome of the 2026 NPP presidential primaries is as follows: Candidate Final Position Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Winner / Flagbearer Kennedy Ohene Agyapong Second Dr. Bryan Acheampong Third Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Fourth Kwabena Agyepong Fifth Dr. Bawumia emerged with the highest number of votes nationwide, winning decisively across a majority of regions and constituencies. Candidate-by-Candidate Results and Performance Analysis Full Breakdown of Candidate Results Candidate Votes Obtained Percentage Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia 110,643 56.48% Kennedy Ohene Agyapong 46,554 23.76% Dr. Bryan Acheampong 36,303 18.53% Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum 1,999 1.02% Kwabena Agyei Agyepong 402 0.21%  Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia — Winner and NPP Flagbearer Status: Official Winner Background: Former Vice President of Ghana Performance: Dominated results across most regions and strategic constituencies Strengths: Nationwide appeal, strong delegate confidence, continuity message Dr. Bawumia’s victory reflects broad support within the party and positions him as the NPP’s candidate for the 2028 presidential race.    Kennedy Ohene Agyapong — Strong Runner-Up Status: Second place Background: Former MP for Assin Central Performance: Recorded emphatic wins in select constituencies, especially in the Central Region Strengths: Grassroots mobilization, outspoken campaign style Despite finishing second, Agyapong’s results confirmed his influence within the party’s base.    Dr. Bryan Acheampong — Third Place Finish Status: Third Background: Former Minister for Food and Agriculture Performance: Moderate showing with notable support in parts of the middle belt Strengths: Administrative experience, organizational focus Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum — Fourth Place Status: Fourth Background: Former Minister of Education Performance: Limited delegate support nationwide Strengths: Policy-driven campaign, education reforms   Kwabena Agyepong — Fifth Place Status: Fifth Background: Former NPP General Secretary Performance: Minimal vote share across constituencies Strengths: Party administration experience   Regional Voting Patterns The final results revealed clear regional trends: Dr. Bawumia dominated in most regions, particularly in urban and swing constituencies. Kennedy Agyapong recorded landslide victories in his home areas, reflecting strong local loyalty. Bryan Acheampong performed relatively well in parts of the middle belt, though not enough to challenge the top two. These patterns collectively reinforced Dr. Bawumia’s national advantage.   What Happens Next for the NPP? With the primaries concluded and a winner declared, the NPP will now focus on: Party unity and reconciliation Formation of a national campaign team Strategic planning for the 2028 general elections Losing candidates are expected to rally behind Dr. Bawumia to strengthen the party’s chances in the national contest.   A Decisive End to the 2026 NPP Presidential Race The 2026 NPP presidential primaries have concluded successfully with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emerging as the official flagbearer. His victory underscores strong delegate confidence and sets the stage for an intense build-up to the 2028 elections. With internal competition settled, attention now turns to national campaigning, party cohesion, and policy positioning as the NPP prepares for the next phase of Ghana’s political cycle.