A leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team, Hamza Suhuyini, has raised concerns that internal wrangling within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could sabotage former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s chances of leading the party into the 2028 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, June 18, Suhuyini—despite his affiliation with the opposition—acknowledged Bawumia’s standing as the NPP’s most viable presidential hopeful. However, he warned that the party’s current leadership may be undermining Bawumia’s momentum with what he sees as politically motivated maneuvering.
“The push for an early congress isn’t about party reform—it’s about control,” Suhuyini argued. “And that is why I feel the NPP, under its current leadership, is doing Dr. Bawumia so much harm.”
Suhuyini’s comments come in the wake of the NPP’s decision to hold its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026. The timeline, recommended by the party’s constitution review committee, was officially adopted by the National Council without needing approval from a delegates’ conference, according to General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah.
While the primary date has now been finalized, Suhuyini believes that Bawumia’s prospects won’t necessarily be swayed by timing.
“Whether the congress is held today or in a year, Dr. Bawumia remains the NPP’s strongest candidate,” he said. “He has a better shot than any of the other contenders, in all honesty.”
Nonetheless, he cautioned the former Vice President not to allow political scheming and internal party handlers to derail what could be a transformative campaign.
“He must learn from what’s happening around him,” Suhuyini said. “He must not allow these guys to ruin the trust the party might place in him. That’s just honest advice.”
The rare praise from an opposition communicator underscores Bawumia’s perceived influence within Ghana’s political landscape—but also highlights the internal tensions that could shape the NPP’s path toward 2028.
