Minority Leader Alexander Victor Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to honour all individuals who participated in the recently concluded flagbearership contest, describing their conduct as exemplary for Ghana’s democracy.
The NPP held its presidential primaries on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerging victorious with 110,645 votes, representing 56.48 per cent of valid ballots cast.
The contest saw participation from four other aspirants, including Ken Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.
The Effutu Member of Parliament has consistently advocated for disciplined campaigning throughout the flagbearership contest. His post-election message emphasises reconciliation and collective focus on regaining political power in future elections.
Speaking at an NPP stakeholder engagement in the Effutu constituency, Afenyo-Markin commended the aspirants for conducting themselves with maturity and discipline throughout the competitive process. The Minority Leader emphasised that internal competition strengthens democratic politics when parties emerge united after such contests.
Afenyo-Markin stated that the aspirants placed the collective interest of the NPP above personal ambition, noting that their respectful engagement during the primaries has laid a solid foundation for party cohesion ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The Minority Leader stressed that the party’s strength lies in its diversity of ideas and leadership. He urged supporters to recognise the contributions of all aspirants to the party’s growth and electoral appeal.
Afenyo-Markin’s remarks reflect broader efforts within the opposition party to consolidate unity following the competitive leadership race.
The Minority Leader further disclosed that his relationship with former Assin Central MP, Ken Agyapong, remains intact and described Mr Agyapong as a committed party member with a strong belief in accountability.
The Minority Leader noted that party unity must take precedence after the primaries, adding that Mr Agyapong has already reached out to the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
The NPP, which lost the 2024 general elections to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is keen to wrest back power come the 2028 electoral cycle.
The next phase of the party’s restructuring exercise will see internal elections of various office holders, from the national level to the polling station level.
It is believed that it will also open the doors for parliamentary aspirants after the internal office-holders’ elections.
