A coalition of 220 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who served under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration from 2017 to 2024 has declared their full support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Apexnewsgh reports
At a press conference held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the group, known as the Forum of Former MMDCEs for Dr. Bawumia, announced their “strong, unshaken endorsement” of the former Vice President.
A Practical Commitment
The forum described its support as more than symbolic, stressing that it is a practical commitment of time, resources, and political effort to help secure Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy and eventual victory. According to the group, after extensive consultations with all aspirants and a thorough assessment of their competence and vision, they were convinced that Dr. Bawumia stood out as the most suitable leader for both the party and the country.
The former MMDCEs highlighted their intimate understanding of the NPP’s structures, dynamics, and electoral needs, gained from serving as Constituency and Regional Executives for over 16 years. They pledged to deploy this experience to ensure Dr. Bawumia’s message resonates in every corner of Ghana. “We will mobilise at the grassroots in all 16 regions, leveraging our deep-rooted connections. We will engage in door-to-door campaigns, articulating Dr. Bawumia’s vision. We will counter misinformation with facts about his achievements and potential. We will resource the campaign through fundraising and logistical support,” they said.
The forum praised Dr. Bawumia for his proven record in public service, particularly his leadership in Ghana’s digital transformation, including the rollout of the Ghana Card, mobile money interoperability, and the paperless ports system. They commended his inclusive leadership style, describing him as accessible, humble, and a unifier who engages with all factions of the party.
The former MMDCEs believe that Dr. Bawumia’s national appeal and widespread recognition, established during the 2024 campaign, make him the party’s strongest bet for the presidency in 2028. They argue that beginning the campaign with a known candidate like Dr. Bawumia offers the NPP a significant head start, unlike the risk of fielding a new candidate with no established base.
The former MMDCEs view Dr. Bawumia as a leader who balances continuity and innovation, capable of upholding Ghana’s development gains while introducing new ideas for national progress. They have pledged to mobilise their grassroots networks across all 16 regions of the country to support his campaign, and they are confident that their endorsement will play a significant role in Dr. Bawumia’s success.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
