The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has expressed shock over the number of votes pulled in his constituency by the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong in the just-ended New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Primary.

According to the Majority Leader, the 389 votes garnered by Kennedy Agyapong in the Suame Constituency came as a big surprise to him.

While he projected 20% votes for Kennedy Agyapong, the Assin Central lawmaker managed to secure 40% of the total votes cast with Dr. Bawumia pulling 511 votes in the constituency.

“Without mincing words, that is a good performance for him. I thought that he would not be able to get more than 20%. Worst case scenario, I was looking at 25% for him but to upscale 25 and getting to 40, that is some performance,” he said.

Meanwhile, emerged victorious with 61.47% in the NPP primaries, securing the party's nomination for the race to the presidency.

The certified results announced by a deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, disclosed that Dr Bawumia polled 118, 210 votes representing 61.43%, while his closest contender Kennedy Agyapong, polled 71,996 votes representing 37.41%.

Dr. Afriyie Akoto, who placed a distant third polled 1,459 votes representing 0.76%, while Addai-Nimoh managed only 731 votes representing 0.41%.

In all, 192,446 delegates voted in Saturday’s presidential primary, with total valid votes being 193, 346. 900 votes were rejected, and turnout stood at 94.63%.

Dr. Bawumia's journey to become the governing party's flagbearer was not without intense competition and political drama, including a strong challenge from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and the fallout from the Super Delegates Conference.

Read more: https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-elects-bawumia-as-new-leader-and-flagbearer-for-election-2024/

The rivalry: Dr Bawumia vs. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong

The NPP primaries leading up to the 2024 election were marked by fierce competition between Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent party member and Member of Parliament.

Mr Agyapong, known for his strong stance on issues and a vocal presence within the party, presented a formidable challenge.

Despite his spirited campaign, Bawumia's extensive experience as Vice President and a carefully managed campaign helped him secure the nomination.

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong's spirited run for the NPP flagbearer position demonstrated the party's internal dynamics and the diversity of voices within it.

While Agyapong was unsuccessful in securing the nomination, his contribution to the NPP's political landscape remains significant.