Prior to the NPPparty's presidential primaries on November 4, Alex Blankson, the member of parliament for Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region, has endorsed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Speaking during the vice president's campaign stop in the area, Mr. Blankson promised to personally see to it that every delegate from his district casts a ballot for Bawumia.

“Everyone contesting in the presidential race is deserving and I have love for each of them but my heart is with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. When the time comes for the election, I will straightforward march everyone to vote and when a person fails to vote, I will personally change their vote and ensure their choice is Dr Bawumia,” he stated.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the current Vice President, is among the ten contenders competing for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

In preparation for the congress scheduled for November 4, 2023, the party will conduct a special vote to narrow down the number of candidates to five.

The ten individuals participating in this closely watched race include Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Joe Ghartey, a businessman and energy expert Kwadwo Poku, Boakye Agyarko, a former Minister of Energy, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former Member of Parliament for Mampong, Francis Addai-Nimoh, a former Minister of State, Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku, and Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, a former Minister of Food and Agriculture.