The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrews Asiamah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s tour of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, the Fomena MP declared that Ghanaians expect the NPP to present the former Vice President as its candidate, citing his leadership record and personal qualities.

“He is the one Ghanaians have seen his hard work and everything he has gone through so let us honour him. Help let us uplift him and Ghanaians will honour him. I believe through his leadership, Ghana will see significant progress,” Mr Asiamah said.

The Second Deputy Speaker described Dr Bawumia as “capable” and “knowledgeable,” stressing that his track record made him the natural choice for the party. 

“He is the one Ghanaians expect us to present. So all of us should help to uplift him. We have heard and seen so much about him and he has all the attributes,” he added.

Mr Asiamah also commended Dr Bawumia’s humanitarian qualities, arguing that the NPP would be “better off” presenting a candidate who is sympathetic to the needs of ordinary Ghanaians.

“So I want to appeal to all of you that, let us come together and support him,” the Fomena MP concluded.