Who Will Be Bawumia’s Running Mate As NPP Elders Meet Today?

The National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Council (NC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) arer expected to hold a very crucial meeting today December 6, 2023 to discuss potential candidates as running mate to partner their flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The meeting will primarily focus on individuals whom the party believes can partner effectively with Dr. Bawumia and contribute to victory in the 2024 election.

Names such as Manhyia MP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh who doubles as Energy Minister, Bosomtwe MP, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum who is Education Minister, Suame MP, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader and minister for Parliamentary Affairs and former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Prof Opoku Onyinah who are all from the Ashanti region are all potential candidates being strongly considered.

Other sources claim there could be surprises where a relatively known person could be chosen for the job.

The NEC is expected to deliberate on these candidates and formally present its recommendation to the National Council for approval.

This process adheres to the NPP’s constitution, which requires the selection of a running mate 12 months before a major election if the President is not the candidate.

In the absence of President Akufo-Addo, who is currently out of the country, Vice President Dr. Bawumia will chair today’s crucial meetings.