The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, known as Asanteman COKA, has expressed the region's full support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential ambitions in the 2028 general elections. This declaration was made at the NPP National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. Asanteman COKA described the Ashanti Region as unified and committed to the cause of returning the NPP to power.
According to Asanteman COKA, the people of the Ashanti Region have observed Dr. Bawumia's competence and vision firsthand and are ready to throw their weight behind his presidential campaign. He emphasized that winning in 2028 would require hard work, determination, and a shared sense of purpose across all levels of the party's structure. To achieve this, the region plans to intensify organisational efforts throughout the region, from individual polling stations up to the regional level.
The Ashanti Region will play a crucial role in driving the NPP's push to reclaim government and pursue its development agenda. Asanteman COKA stated his personal commitment to leading these efforts, framing the 2028 contest as one the NPP could win if its structures remained cohesive and focused. The region's organisational efforts will be maximised to secure votes for the NPP in the next election cycle.
The NPP National Delegates Conference brought together party faithful at a critical moment for the NPP, which is currently in opposition following its defeat in the 2024 general elections. Asanteman COKA's assurance of the Ashanti Region's support for Dr. Bawumia's presidential bid is a significant boost to the party's efforts to regain power.
Asanteman COKA also positioned the Ashanti Region as the engine room of the party's broader national campaign. He said the region would take the lead in driving the NPP's push to reclaim government. This move is expected to energize the party's campaign and increase its chances of winning the 2028 elections.
Earlier, there was a notable incident involving Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum and Asanteman COKA at the one-week observation of Chairman Wontumi's sister. The brief exchange, which was captured on video and circulated online, drew criticism from social media users. The incident has sparked questions about the relationship between the two NPP figures.
Despite the incident, Asanteman COKA's commitment to Dr. Bawumia's presidential bid and the NPP's success in 2028 remains unwavering. The Ashanti Region's support for Dr. Bawumia's campaign is expected to have a significant impact on the party's performance in the region and beyond.
Key points
- The Ashanti Region has pledged its full support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential ambitions in the 2028 general elections.
- Asanteman COKA emphasised the need for hard work, determination, and a shared sense of purpose across all levels of the party's structure to win in 2028.
- The Ashanti Region will play a crucial role in driving the NPP's push to reclaim government and pursue its development agenda.
