Upper West Regional Minister, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih says all delegates in his jurisdiction are voting for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the NPP in the 2024 election.
He stated that Dr Bawumia would be a “fine president” – hence, “Every single vote in the Upper West in for Bawumia.”
Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih who was speaking to reporters added “The process has been smooth, right from the entrance you will check your name and you are given the ballot then you go and vote.
“It is obvious Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia if you see a single vote from the Upper East you know it’s for Bawumia. For me I think that he has demonstrated that he has what it takes to lead the party into the next general election,” Dr. Salih stated.
He continued: “From his experience, I believe that he will be a very good President for our dear country. With my center I expect nothing less than 90%. I pray that the Vice President wins the election.”
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced the presidential primaries to elect a candidate to lead the party to the 2024 general election.
The primary is being held at all the constituencies across the country.
Contestants in the high-stakes election include Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Agyapong, former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and former Member of Parliament for Mampong, Addai Francis Nimoh.
In all 204,144 delegates are expected to cast their votes which consist of polling station executives in 38,622 polling stations among others.
A total of 6,272 Electoral Areas Coordinators will also vote in the election, while 12 persons from each of the 27 branches of external branches will also cast their ballot.
