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Bawumia’s 56 percent primary win raises concerns about 2028 chances-Rashid Tanko Computer
Deputy Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress NDC Rashid Tanko Computer has questioned the ability of New Patriotic Party NPP flagbearer elect Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2028 general elections.
He argued that Dr Bawumia’s performance in the NPP presidential primaries shows a decline in his popularity within his own party.
According to him about 44 percent of NPP delegates did not support Dr Bawumia, a development he described as worrying for the governing party.
Mr Tanko stated that the outcome means a significant number of delegates did not consider Dr Bawumia a credible candidate to lead the party into the 2028 elections.
He explained that the NDC closely monitored the NPP primaries using results from polling centres across the country.
He noted that the figures collated by the NDC from pink sheets at various centres matched the official results announced by the NPP.
Mr Tanko indicated that both sets of results showed Dr Bawumia polling about 56 percent of the votes.
He stressed that the figures reflect the true position of delegates and should be a source of concern for the NPP leadership.
The NDC elections officer argued that if Dr Bawumia is losing support within his own party it would be difficult for him to gain broader support from the general public.
He suggested that the former Vice President could perform worse in the national elections than in the party primaries.
Mr Tanko also claimed that the other contenders in the NPP primaries contested with the expectation that Dr Bawumia would win the internal race but struggle in the 2028 elections.
He pointed to comments made by some of the defeated aspirants during their concession speeches as signs of unresolved tensions within the party.
Mr Tanko further criticised the NPP’s decision to embark on party reorganisation after electing its presidential candidate.
He described the party as divided and struggling with internal challenges.
He assured that the NDC remains confident and prepared ahead of the 2028 elections, adding that the party is closely observing developments within the NPP.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
