Dr Bawumia remains NPP’s strongest hope for 2028- Suhuyini
Hamza Suhuyini, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, has identified former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) most formidable contender for leadership ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, June 18, Mr. Suhuyini expressed concern that internal political maneuvering within the NPP could jeopardize Dr. Bawumia’s chances and stall any meaningful transformation within the party.
“Whatever way you look at it, the initiative to organise an early congress is simply driven by the motivation to control, not an opportunity to rebuild and ensure transformation in the politics of the NPP. And that is why I feel that this party under this current leadership seems to be doing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia so much harm,” he said.
Despite representing the opposition, Mr. Suhuyini acknowledged Dr. Bawumia’s advantage over other potential contenders within the NPP, regardless of when the party holds its congress.
“From where I sit, whether congress is held today or a year from now, I know that Dr. Bawumia is in a better position to lead the NPP than any of the contenders, in all honesty,” he stated.
He also offered a cautionary note to the former Vice President, urging him to remain watchful of internal actors who could compromise his credibility.
“He must learn useful lessons. He must not allow these guys to destroy the responsibility that the party will entrust to him to reform. And this is harmless advice to him.”
Mr. Suhuyini added that he would be “hugely surprised” if Dr. Bawumia is not chosen to lead the party into the 2028 polls.
His comments come in the wake of a recent announcement by NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah, confirming that the party’s presidential primaries will be held on January 31, 2026.
The date, recommended by the party’s constitution review committee, was approved by the National Council, which, according to Frimpong Koduah, has the authority to finalise such decisions without needing the endorsement of a delegates’ conference.
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