Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and four other persons contesting to lead the party into the 2028 elections will today, Tuesday, September 23, face the vetting committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as part of the process to contest the party’s 2026 presidential primary.

The vetting is a crucial step for all aspirants seeking to secure the party’s mandate to lead in the next general election. It is aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with the NPP’s internal rules and regulations.

Dr Bawumia, who served as Vice-President under former President Akufo-Addo’s administration and his colleagues, are expected to present their political vision, leadership credentials, and strategy to unite the party ahead of the polls.

If cleared by the committee, the aspirants will officially make it onto the ballot for the NPP’s flagbearership contest, which is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the party's recent history.

Dr Bawumia is facing stiff competition from four other contenders, each bringing their own political experience and appeal to the race.

The other four are Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, former NPP General Secretary, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former Assin Central MP and businessman, former Minister for Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, and Hon. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, MP for Bosomtwe and former Education Minister.