In a major realignment within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), former Kade MP Ofosu Asamoah has broken ranks with Kwabena Agyepong and publicly declared his support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The announcement was made during a campaign event in the Eastern Region, marking Mr. Asamoah’s first public appearance with Team Bawumia since the internal presidential race began.

Strategic Shift Ahead of January 31, 2026 Primaries

Mr. Asamoah — who served as campaign manager for Kwabena Agyepong’s flagbearer bid — said the decision followed a critical reassessment of the party’s direction and electoral prospects.

According to him, Dr. Bawumia provides the NPP with the “strongest chance” of retaining power in the 2028 general elections.

Speaking to delegates, he acknowledged his prior role but emphasized the need for change:

“I am still the same Ofosu Asamoah you know. My connection with Dr. Bawumia and his team isn’t new; I simply chose not to back him earlier this year. But sometimes in life, you recognize that a change is necessary.”

He added that working closely as a rival strategist gave him unique insight:

“Having observed the campaign closely as Kwabena Agyepong’s manager, I feel things haven’t gone as planned. That’s why I am now joining Dr. Bawumia’s team, whom I believe is destined to be the next president.”

A Boost for Bawumia’s Camp

Ofosu Asamoah is a seasoned political operative with significant grassroots influence.
He represented Kade, a constituency in the Eastern Region — historically a stronghold that delivered nearly 15% of the NPP’s total votes in the 2020 elections.

His defection is being read by analysts as a strategic validation of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign, signaling an ability to attract operatives from competing camps and strengthen regional network structures.

By joining Bawumia’s team, Mr. Asamoah brings:

• Organizational experience
• Delegate mobilization skills
• Regional political capital within one of the NPP’s biggest voting blocs

Internal Maneuvering Intensifies

The internal contest continues to tighten as candidates position themselves ahead of the January 31, 2026 presidential primaries, a decisive battle expected to shape the NPP’s fortunes heading into the next national election.