The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the successful conduct of its presidential primaries, which saw former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerge as the party’s candidate for the December 2028 presidential election.

In a statement issued in Accra on Sunday, February 1, 2026, and signed by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, the party commended the NPP for organising what it described as a violence-free electoral process. 

“The National Democratic Congress hereby offers its congratulations to the opposition New Patriotic Party for the successful organisation of a violence-free presidential candidate primaries that saw former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia emerge as the party’s candidate for the presidential election slated for December 2028,” the statement said.

The NDC also praised the Ghana Police Service for what it termed the “remarkable and efficient” security arrangements that ensured the smooth conduct of the primaries.Ghana travel guide

In its statement, the party said it welcomes the collaboration and participation of the NPP and other political parties in efforts to strengthen and deepen Ghana’s democracy.

The NDC further acknowledged the concession statements issued by unsuccessful candidates, expressing hope that they would uphold the reconciliatory tone of their remarks.

“We have also taken note of the reconciliatory concession statements from the other unsuccessful candidates, and hope that they will walk their talk,” the statement said.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia won the NPP’s presidential primary, securing the party’s flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections with 56.48 per cent of the total votes cast.

His closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, came second with 46,554 votes, representing 23.76 per cent, while Dr. Bryan Acheampong came third with 36,303 votes, representing 18.53 percent.

They were followed by Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum in fourth place with 1,999 votes, representing 1.02 percent, and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong in fifth place, polling 402 votes, representing 0.21 percent.