Dr. Bawumia Could Return as NPP Candidate in 2028 – Dr. Osae-Kwapong.
Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a political scientist and fellow at CDD-Ghana, has suggested that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, could be re-nominated in 2028.Dr. Bawumia recently lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in both the presidential and parliamentary elections. Speaking on the AM Show on December 13, Dr. Osae-Kwapong explained that the NPP’s decision would depend on their interpretation of the 2024 election results.Key Points:Re-nomination Possibility: If the NPP attributes the loss to internal factors rather than a strong NDC campaign, they may opt to give Dr. Bawumia another chance.Strategic Calculations: The dynamics of 2028 will be critical since John Mahama, who won in 2024, is limited to one term, potentially changing the political landscape.Learning from Mistakes: Dr. Osae-Kwapong emphasized that the NPP must carefully analyze their loss and make strategic […]