First runner-up in the presidential primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has accepted defeat and congratulated his contender, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
He says the process was fair and has reiterated his commitment towards the NPP in ensuring that the party presents a united front in 2024 to break the ‘8’.
He called on the party members to come together so that together they can give the NDC a showdown in next year’s general election.
He spoke at the Accra Sports Stadium after the declaration of the election results by the Electoral Commission.
“I believe the party has been fair and transparent. The only thing I’ve always been preaching. And I must admit this election is fair and my grassroots have spoken and therefore I accept the result in good faith. I pledge my support that we are going to work tirelessly to break the 8.
“So party members here, we should put everything behind us and let’s unite this party. With unity, I believe we can break the 8.
“And I want to assure you that in 2024, the showdown is being transferred. We have to come together and give the NDC a showdown,” he indicated.
Ken Agyapong thanked and reminded the party faithful who voted for him that, “I’ll never forget you.”
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia garnered 118, 210 votes constituting 61.43% of the total valid votes cast to win the NPP presidential primary.
He surpassed the 50% + 1 votes required by a candidate to become flag bearer of the party according to their constitution.
His closest contender, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong obtained 71, 996 out of the 192,446 valid votes cast making 37.41%.
Former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto obtained 1,459 which formed 0.76% of the votes with Francis Addai-Nimoh trailing behind the three with 9,781 which is 0.41%.
According to the EC, total rejected ballot stood at 900 making the Total votes cast 193, 346.
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