NPP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: BAWUMIA SWEEPS BONO EAST WITH 5,049 VOTES, BRYAN SECOND WITH 1,391
Former Vice President secures nearly 70% of votes across 11 constituencies
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has secured a decisive victory in the Bono East Region, polling 5,049 votes across all 11 constituencies in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary held on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The result, representing approximately 69% of total valid votes cast, cements Dr. Bawumia’s dominance in the region, which is regarded as one of the key battleground areas in the party’s internal elections.
Former Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr. Bryan Acheampong came in second with 1,391 votes, while businessman and former legislator Kennedy Ohene Agyapong placed third with 828 votes.
The total votes cast in the region stood at 7,359, of which 7,329 were valid and 20 rejected.
Strong Performance Across Constituencies
Dr. Bawumia recorded his strongest showing in the Techiman South Constituency, where he secured 1,047 votes out of 1,342 valid votes. He also posted commanding results in Kintampo North (655 votes), Atebubu-Amanten (633 votes) and Nkoranza South (632 votes).
Dr. Bryan Acheampong’s best performances came from Atebubu-Amanten, where he polled 155 votes, and Sene West, where he obtained 156 votes, showing scattered yet consistent support across several constituencies.
Kennedy Agyapong’s highest tallies were in Techiman North (146 votes) and Techiman South (132 votes), while Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, garnered 58 votes. Former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong received 13 votes across the region.
Regional Breakdown Mirrors National Trend
The Bono East results mirror Dr. Bawumia’s strong national showing, as preliminary counts indicate that he maintains a comfortable lead across several regions.
Over 211,000 delegates voted at more than 300 polling centres nationwide in what party officials described as one of the most transparent and peaceful internal elections in the NPP’s history.
The outcome from Bono East, analysts say, underscores Dr. Bawumia’s deep grassroots support and his growing influence among the party’s regional structures as the NPP prepares to rebuild momentum ahead of the 2028 general elections.
RESULTS FROM THE REPORTER ON THE GROUNDS
NPP Primaries: Full results from the 11 Bono East Constituencies
- Techiman South Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 132
Bryan Acheampong: 154
Dr. Bawumia: 1,047
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 8
Kwabena Agyapong: 1
Total valid votes: 1,342
Rejected: 0
- Techiman North Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 146
Bryan Acheampong: 89
Dr. Bawumia: 335
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 1
Kwabena Agyapong: 0
Total valid votes: 571
Rejected: 0
- Kintampo North Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 69
Bryan Acheampong: 143
Dr. Bawumia: 655
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 7
Kwabena Agyapong: 0
Total valid votes: 874
Rejected: 3
- Kintampo South Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 73
Bryan Acheampong: 128
Dr. Bawumia: 464
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 5
Kwabena Agyapong: 1
Total valid votes: 671
Rejected: 0
- Nkoranza North Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 68
Bryan Acheampong: 144
Dr. Bawumia: 244
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 6
Kwabena Agyapong: 1
Total valid votes: 463
Rejected: 1
- Nkoranza South Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 52
Bryan Acheampong: 107
Dr. Bawumia: 632
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 2
Kwabena Agyapong: 1
Total valid votes: 794
Rejected: 2
- Atebubu Amanten Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 82
Bryan Acheampong: 155
Dr. Bawumia: 633
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 8
Kwabena Agyapong: 4
Total valid votes: 882
Rejected: 0
- Pru East Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 74
Bryan Acheampong: 131
Dr. Bawumia: 288
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 4
Kwabena Agyapong: 1
Total valid votes: 498
Rejected: 1
- Pru West Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 38
Bryan Acheampong: 82
Dr. Bawumia: 299
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 1
Kwabena Agyapong: 2
Total valid votes: 422
Rejected: 2
- Sene East Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 50
Bryan Acheampong: 102
Dr. Bawumia: 215
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 6
Kwabena Agyapong: 0
Total valid votes: 373
Rejected: 1
- Sene West Constituency
Kennedy Agyapong: 44
Bryan Acheampong: 156
Dr. Bawumia: 237
Dr Yaw Adutwum: 10
Kwabena Agyapong: 2
Total valid votes: 449
Rejected: 1
Total Votes from the 11 Constituencies
- Kennedy Agyapong: 828
2. Bryan Acheampong: 1,391
3. Dr. Bawumia: 5,049
4. Dr Yaw Adutwum: 58
5. Kwabena Agyapong: 13
Total valid votes: 7,329
Total votes cast: 7,359
Rejected: 20
Source:NKONKONSA.com
