The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has described the upcoming Eastern Region contest in the NPP presidential primaries as highly competitive but expressed confidence in former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s prospects.

Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Agyemang said, “The Eastern contest is a very tough one. No one should think it will be easy. When you have a stalwart from our own ranks contesting, it changes the dynamics slightly. But after the elections, I am confident Dr. Bawumia will win the Eastern Region.”

Asked if he could provide a percentage prediction, he responded, “I haven’t done any polling, but based on our internal expectations, I know we will win that region.”

Dr. Agyemang further projected that Bawumia would secure victories in multiple regions.

“We will win a lot of regions – Ahafo, Bono East, Eastern, and Ashanti. Maybe in Volta, Central, and Greater Accra, the race will be tighter, but I am very certain Bawumia will take at least 12 regions. The delegates have already made their intentions clear, and the grounds support him. It would be quite a surprise if anyone else were to win,” he said.

He added that Dr. Bawumia’s “national affability and acceptance” gives him a significant advantage across the country.

“When you look at most regions, you’ll see that his influence cuts across different areas. About 12 regions we are confident we will win,” Dr. Agyemang noted.

The NPP’s presidential primary, scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, is expected to be highly contested.

The aspirants include former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former NPP General Secretary Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Kennedy Agyapong.