By: Ebenezer Adu-Gyamfi | Accra, Ghana. for GhanaianNewsCanada 23/1/2026
A top campaign official for former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer was visibly unhappy during a recent peace pact signing ceremony, highlighting rising tensions ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.
Speaking on Adom TV’s “Badwam” programme, Sammi Awuku, a senior member of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign team and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, said the former Vice-President’s mood reflected deeper concerns about how the NPP Presidential Election Committee is running the contest.
The peace pact held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra brought together all five flagbearer aspirants, key party executives, and stakeholders. It was intended to signal unity and a commitment to a peaceful and fair election process ahead of the January 31, 2026, NPP primaries.
However, Mr. Awuku said Dr. Bawumia’s demeanor at the event suggested he was far from comfortable with certain decisions made by the election committee. According to Awuku, the former Vice-President believes some actions could undermine fair competition and damage the party’s unity and future prospects if not addressed.
“If you saw his demeanour, he is human and won’t pretend when all is not well,” Awuku said, adding that the concerns should not be read as defiance, but rather as a call for a level playing field within the party.
The peace pact was widely covered as a symbolic step to ensure no insults, intimidation, or violence would mark the campaign period, and that all candidates would respect the outcome of the primaries in good faith. Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who was also present, reminded attendees that the party “is bigger than any individual”.
Despite these messages of unity, Awuku’s comments point to underlying disagreements over how rules are being applied. He suggested that unresolved frustrations could have long-term implications for both the integrity of the primaries and the future cohesion of the NPP.
The revelations come amid a broader backdrop of internal debates within the NPP, as various aspirants and supporters’ campaign for influence ahead of the selection of the party’s next presidential candidate.
