Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, has expressed confidence that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will win the 2028 presidential election. He made these comments while speaking to JoyNews on the sidelines of the NPP National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. According to NAPO, the outcome of the election will ultimately be determined by voters. He noted that Ghana's elections have always been competitive.
NAPO emphasized that the wisdom of the masses will speak in the 2028 presidential election. He stated that voters will assess the candidates and decide who they believe can provide the country with the direction and hope they want from 2029. NAPO expressed his sincere belief that it will be Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP who will be elected. His comments reflect his optimism about the NPP's chances in the next presidential election.
The NPP National Delegates Conference is currently underway at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The conference forms part of the party's nationwide reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election. More than 7,000 delegates are taking part in the exercise, which is being supervised by the Electoral Commission. Delegates are considering proposed amendments to portions of the party's constitution.
In addition to electing national officers, delegates are also discussing proposed amendments to the party's constitution. These amendments aim to shape the party's organisation and strategy towards the next general election. The conference provides a platform for NPP members to engage in discussions and make key decisions about the party's future.
NAPO also distanced himself from the NPP's national leadership contest taking place at the conference. When asked about his interest in the contest, he stated that the decision ultimately belongs to the party's delegates. He expressed his confidence that the wisdom of the masses will prevail in the leadership contest.
The NPP's national leadership contest is a significant event in the party's preparations for the 2028 general election. The contest will determine the party's national officers who will oversee its organisation towards the next general election. The Electoral Commission is supervising the exercise to ensure its integrity and transparency.
NAPO's comments have generated interest among political observers and NPP members. His confidence in Bawumia's 2028 presidential win reflects his assessment of the party's chances. The NPP's performance in the next election will depend on various factors, including its leadership, campaign strategy, and the state of the economy.
Key points
- Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh expresses confidence that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP will win the 2028 presidential election.
- The NPP National Delegates Conference is underway in Kumasi, with over 7,000 delegates participating.
- NAPO distances himself from the NPP's national leadership contest, stating that the decision belongs to the party's delegates.
