In a significant move that signals shifting allegiances within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ofosu Asamoah, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Kade, has officially defected from the camp of Kwabena Agyepong to throw his full weight behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The declaration, made at a campaign event in the Eastern Region, marks Mr. Asamoah’s first public appearance with the Bawumia team since the start of the internal contest.

His endorsement is expected to bolster Dr. Bawumia’s campaign efforts to consolidate support across key regions as the party gears up for the decisive presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.

Mr. Asamoah, who served as the campaign manager for Kwabena Agyepong’s bid, explained that his decision was not taken lightly but stemmed from a critical reassessment of the NPP’s trajectory and electability.

He asserted that Dr. Bawumia offers the party the "strongest chance" of retaining power in the crucial 2028 general elections.

Addressing the delegates and the assembled campaign team, the former Kade MP acknowledged his previous position but justified his strategic shift:

“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 further indicated that his privileged view as a rival campaign manager led him to conclude that the original strategy had faltered:

“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,” he stated.

Ofosu Asamoah is a highly experienced politician, having represented the Kade constituency in Parliament and commanding significant respect within the Eastern Region—one of the NPP's electoral strongholds, delivering nearly 15% of the party's total votes in the 2020 general elections.

His move is viewed by political analysts as a strategic validation for Dr. Bawumia’s campaign, demonstrating an ability to draw experienced political operatives from rival internal camps. It provides Dr. Bawumia with valuable organizational structure and local influence, especially among delegates in the NPP's largest regions.

The defection underscores the high-stakes maneuvering happening within the NPP as candidates position themselves ahead of the crucial January 31, 2026, primaries, which will select the party’s flagbearer to contest the upcoming national election.