On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin made a strong declaration regarding the future of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership and the 2028 presidential race.
Speaking during his response to the State of the Nation Address (SONA), Afenyo-Markin expressed his belief in a political cycle that mirrors the current presidency.
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The Vision for 2028
Afenyo-Markin’s comments suggest a strategic pivot for the NPP as they navigate their role in the minority following the 2024 re-election of John Dramani Mahama:
Parallels to Mahama: The Minority Leader reasoned that just as "God gave President Mahama a second chance" to lead the country, a similar opportunity would manifest for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Winning Prediction: He stated confidently that "God willing, Bawumia will win the 2028 Presidential election".
Call for Party Unity: Afenyo-Markin emphasized that any "serious party member" within the NPP has no choice but to accept and support Bawumia for the next contest.
Leadership Mandate: This endorsement reinforces Bawumia’s status as the face of the NPP's future, despite the party's current position in opposition.
Political Context
The remarks come during a period of heightened accountability and performance reviews of the current administration:
Mahama’s First-Year Performance: Afenyo-Markin has been a vocal critic of President Mahama's administration, recently calling for a "thorough review" of government results after its first year back in power.
Internal Endorsements: The push for Bawumia in 2028 is already gaining traction; in June 2025, over 220 ex-MMDCEs officially endorsed him for the next cycle, though the move faced internal pushback from other camps.
The Minority's Role: As Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin has used his platform to highlight where he believes the current administration has fallen short, framing the NPP as the "government-in-waiting".
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