No Bias Towards Bawumia in NPP Presidential Race – General Secretary
In the heat of Ghana’s political scene, with the 2024 presidential race drawing nearer, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) finds itself addressing swirling speculations about favoritism within its own ranks. On Monday, June 17, 2025, the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, emphatically dismissed claims of bias in favor of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the party's flagbearer race.
Speaking to the media during a press conference at the party headquarters in Accra, Kodua made it clear: "The NPP is committed to a transparent and fair process. We have no anointed candidate, and we are not leaning towards anyone. Every aspirant will be given a level playing field."
This strong statement comes amidst growing chatter within the political space that the party machinery may be subtly backing Dr. Bawumia over other contenders. The Vice President, who officially declared his intention to run in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries earlier this year, is widely seen as a frontrunner. But Kodua insists the perception of institutional bias is unfounded and misleading.
“Our job as national executives is to ensure the rules are followed, not to endorse candidates. We will not compromise our democratic values for anyone,” he said firmly, drawing a round of applause from party loyalists present.
The NPP has yet to set a definitive date for the flagbearer primaries, though insiders hint at late September. As anticipation builds, aspirants like former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen and Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong have all intensified their campaigns, traveling across the country to rally support.
Still, tensions remain high. Some party grassroots have voiced concerns over what they describe as subtle signs of favoritism, including strategic event invitations and uneven media exposure. Kodua, however, urged unity and discipline:
“If we want to break the 8, we must break the habit of internal division first. Let’s focus on what unites us, not what tears us apart.”
As the NPP navigates one of its most competitive primaries in years, the message from the top is crystal clear — the party will not allow internal politics to derail its democratic processes. The race is on, but the field, the General Secretary assures, is level.
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