The New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries, held on January 31, 2026, have concluded voting nationwide and counting is well underway. With 211,849 accredited delegates participating across 333 polling centres, the internal election to choose the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections has produced a wealth of provisional results that reveal how each candidate is faring.
According to GhanaRegions.com analyst, this article provides the latest available individual results, highlights regional performances, and explains the current standing of all five presidential aspirants.
Overview: What Happened in the 2026 NPP Primaries
The 2026 NPP presidential primaries saw thousands of delegates cast ballots across Ghana’s 275 constituencies. The exercise was conducted under tight security and with party officials supervising the process. Voting officially ended in the afternoon, and sorting and counting of ballots is ongoing in various constituencies.
Preliminary results show a competitive race, with clear strengths emerging among the five candidates vying for the flagbearer position.
Provisional Results: Candidate-by-Candidate Performance
Below is the latest compiled tally from multiple constituencies and significant polling centres where results have been reported so far:
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia – Leading Nationally
- At NPP National Headquarters, Dr. Bawumiasecured 308 votes, commanding roughly two-thirds of the votes at that important centre.
- In constituencies such as Adansi Asokwa, Yabaga/Kubori, Effiduase Asokore, and Sekondi, he regularly dominated, often scoring the highest totals.
- In several Techimanand Kintampo area constituencies, Bawumia recorded solid tallies, including 1,047 votes in Techiman South and 655 votes in Kintampo North.
- Across the provisional results available, Bawumiaconsistently ranks first in overall votes collected from the constituencies reporting so far.
These figures indicate that Bawumia is currently the national frontrunner in the NPP presidential primaries.
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong – Strong Challenger in Several Areas
- Agyapongposted a commanding result in his home area, Assin Central, with 495 votes, outpacing Dr. Bawumia and others in that locality.
- In multiple constituencies including Asikuma OdobengBrakwa, Effutu, and Assin North, Agyapong has led the vote count, showcasing his localised grassroots strength.
- At the NPP headquarters, he received 160 votes, making him the second-highest vote-getter at that centre.
- In other reporting areas like KlotteyKorley and Bole Bamboi, he has also secured respectable totals.
Agyapong’s results reflect significant regional support, especially in parts of the Central, Greater Accra and other southern constituencies.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong – Moderate Performance
- Bryan Acheamponghas posted competitive totals in specific constituencies, such as 312 votes in Nkawkaw, 233 in Ho Central, and 169 in Okere.
- In the Bono East Region overall, Bawumialed, but Acheampong came second with a regional total of 1,391 votes, ahead of Agyapong in that region.
Acheampong’s performance shows occasionally strong results toward the middle tier, indicating meaningful, though not leading, delegate support in selected areas.
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Limited Delegate Support
- Across constituencies reporting so far, Adutwum’stotals remain low in comparison to the top three candidates.
- Many centreshave shown only single-digit vote counts for him, reflecting limited traction among delegates in the early reported results.
Kwabena Agyepong – Trailing Candidate
- KwabenaAgyepong continues to record few votes so far, typically in the single digits in most reporting constituencies, including the national headquarters polling centre.
- His results indicate that, at this stage, he remains well behind the other aspirants in delegate support.
Regional Voting Trends and Notable Outcomes
The primaries have revealed distinct regional dynamics:
- Bawumia dominates in many urban and Central belt constituencies, consistently taking leading vote totals where results are available.
- Agyapong’s biggest margins appear in the Central region and select southern constituencies, underscoring his strong grassroots base.
- Acheampong’s second-place regional performance in Bono Eastsignals his ability to attract support in parts of the middle belt.
These patterns suggest that while national tallies currently favour Bawumia, regional strengths could influence the trajectory of final results.
What Comes Next Before Final Results Are Declared
As of 5:30 PM in Ghana, the counting process is still ongoing in several constituencies. Party officials are continuing to collate results at regional centres before transmitting them to the national headquarters for final compilation.
Once all results are collated:
- The national resultswill be formally announced.
- If any candidate achieves more than 50% of valid votes, they will be declared the official NPP flagbearer.
- If not, the party’s rules allow for a run-off between the top two candidates.
Summary of Current Standings (Based on Results So Far)
| Candidate | Current Standing |
| Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia | National frontrunner with multiple high totals |
| Kennedy Ohene Agyapong | Strong challenger with regional leads |
| Dr. Bryan Acheampong | Mid-field candidate with moderate results |
| Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum | Limited delegate support in early counts |
| Kwabena Agyepong | Trailing in most reported constituencies |
The provisional outcomes suggest that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is on track to lead the race, with Kennedy Agyapong not far behind in several key areas. However, final certification and collation of all constituency results will ultimately determine the official flagbearer for the NPP.
