Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has emphatically stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has already made a definitive decision regarding its leader for the crucial 2028 elections. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, the Bimbilla MP asserted that the party cannot afford to introduce or market a new face to the Ghanaian electorate, given the limited time and inherent risks associated with an unproven candidate. Nitiwul underlined the high stakes for the NPP, warning that another defeat in 2028 would be catastrophic for the party's future.

Mr. Nitiwul was resolute in his conviction that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia stands as the NPP’s safest and only viable option, possessing a clear electoral advantage for 2028. He based this conviction on experience and precedent, drawing parallels to former President Akufo-Addo's multiple primary victories. According to Nitiwul, Dr. Bawumia’s public image, competence, and integrity have been thoroughly vetted and scrutinized by both supporters and opponents, leaving