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Ghana’s Bawumia emerges as frontrunner in opposition race

Former Ghana Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Photo courtesy of Campaign Office of Bawumia/Facebook
Former Ghana Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Photo courtesy of Campaign Office of Bawumia/Facebook

Evans Effah

Evans Effah is a Ghanaian journalist with over a decade of experience in reporting on politics and business.
  • New poll puts former Vice President Bawumia at 52% support among NPP delegates
  • Analysts say outcome could ease political uncertainty and bolster investor sentiment

 

ACCRA, GHANA – Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the clear frontrunner to lead Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections, according to a new poll.

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