In a development that highlights shifting loyalties within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ofosu Asamoah, former Member of Parliament for Kade, has formally broken ranks with Kwabena Agyepong’s camp to pledge his full support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The announcement, made during a campaign event in the Eastern Region, marked Mr. Asamoah’s first public appearance alongside the Bawumia team since the start of the party’s internal race.
His endorsement is expected to strengthen Dr. Bawumia’s efforts to consolidate backing across key constituencies as the NPP prepares for its crucial presidential primaries on January 31, 2026.
Mr. Asamoah, who previously served as campaign manager for Kwabena Agyepong, said his decision followed a careful reassessment of the party’s direction and chances of victory. He argued that Dr. Bawumia represents the party’s “strongest chance” of holding onto power in the pivotal 2028 general elections.
Speaking to delegates and campaign members, the former Kade legislator acknowledged his earlier position but explained the rationale for his change of course:
“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 added that his vantage point as a rival campaign manager convinced him that the initial 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.”
Ofosu Asamoah is regarded as a seasoned politician, having represented Kade in Parliament and earning considerable respect in the Eastern Region — one of the NPP’s electoral strongholds, which contributed nearly 15 percent of the party’s total votes in the 2020 elections.
Political observers see his defection as a strategic boost for Dr. Bawumia, demonstrating his ability to attract experienced operatives from rival factions. Analysts note that the move provides Bawumia’s campaign with added organizational depth and influence among delegates in some of the party’s largest regions.
The shift underscores the intense maneuvering within the NPP as aspirants position themselves ahead of the January 31, 2026 primaries, which will determine the party’s flagbearer for the next national election.
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