Member of Parliament (MP) for Gushegu, Hon. Hassan Tampuli, has reaffirmed his strong support for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the most capable leader to steer the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Ghana toward what he called “the promised land.”
His remarks, made during a media engagement following his passionate endorsement of the former Vice President, underscore a growing wave of support within the party as the flagbearer race intensifies.
Hon. Tampuli revealed that he and 62 other NPP Minority MPs had collectively evaluated all potential candidates before deciding to back Dr. Bawumia, explaining that the decision was made after a critical assessment of each aspirant’s ability to lead both the party and the nation.
“We have worked with Hon. Bryan Acheampong, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Yaw Adutwum, and Mr. Kwabena Agyepong. We have seen them, we have weighed their capacity and their likelihood of capturing political power for the NPP.
“In all humility, we do not make judgments in a vacuum. We have weighed their strengths and weaknesses, and we believe Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the best person to lead us to the promised land”
Hon. Hassan Tampuli, MP for Gushegu
He stressed that the group’s endorsement was grounded in objectivity rather than loyalty or sentiment, as he went on to liken Dr. Bawumia to trusted household brands that have become synonymous with reliability and familiarity among Ghanaians.
“Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is our Omo, he is our Pepsodent. He is the one we have marketed more,” he said.
His comments were echoed earlier by Hon. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, MP for Mampong, who spoke on behalf of the 63 MPs during their official declaration of support for Dr. Bawumia. Hon. Ampratwum-Sarpong described Dr. Bawumia as representing “the next chapter of the New Patriotic Party’s vision – a future built on competence, innovation, unity, and hope.”
Discipline and Dignity in NPP Race
Hon. Tampuli also called on all aspirants in the ongoing NPP flagbearer race to remain in the contest, saying it was too late for anyone to withdraw. According to him, the competition has injected enthusiasm into the party’s grassroots and should be sustained for the sake of internal democracy.
“As a matter of fact, we’re reliably informed that some of the aspirants actually want to quit the race; but it is too late. We’ll not even allow anybody to quit the race. Everybody must stay in the race. We must go all the way. It is getting very exciting”
Hon. Hassan Tampuli, MP for Gushegu
While encouraging spirited competition, Mr. Tampuli cautioned against divisive or abusive rhetoric among aspirants and their supporters.
He urged that the party now more than ever needed a clean presidential primaries race, devoid of insults and innuendos. He prompted the candidates to not cast aspersions on one another but instead respect each other as colleagues who all have the party and nations best interest at heart.
“All the candidates are noble people and we think that they’re good enough – but we believe very strongly that it is time for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,” he added.
Reintroduction of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Beyond internal party matters, Hon. Tampuli has also been vocal in his demand for the government to reintroduce the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
The bill’s recent withdrawal from Parliament, which Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga attributed to an administrative error, has drawn sharp criticism from several MPs across the political divide. Hon. Tampuli insisted that the bill must be brought back before the House without delay.
“The clarion call is that they must bring back our bill. They must bring back the bill; otherwise, we will take all the necessary steps to let Ghanaians understand that this government is a 419 government”
Hon. Hassan Tampuli, MP for Gushegu
His remarks came after Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed the Minority’s commitment to ensuring the bill’s passage, describing its temporary withdrawal as a setback to legislative integrity.
Mr. Tampuli’s recent pronouncements – spanning party politics, legislative reform, and moral advocacy – position him among the more outspoken voices shaping national and party discourse ahead of Ghana’s 2028 elections.
His insistence on unity within the NPP and accountability in governance reflects growing internal pressure for stability, reform, and clear ideological direction.
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