For the first time, a Muslim will run as top governmental candidate for Ghana's typically non-Muslim-led NPP

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Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections.Bawumia, a charismatic figure, filled out the necessary forms for his nomination and made the
announcement in front of a large crowd of NPP supporters.Bawumia, a 59-year-old economist, aims to make history by becoming the first Vice
traditionally led the NPP from the Akan-speaking regions, particularly the Ashanti region.Mahamudu Bawumia
presidential nomination.Bawumia faces competition from nine other candidates, all of whom hail from Akan-speaking regions.Some of his main
contenders include Alan Kyerematen, a former Minister of Trade and Industry from the Ashanti region, and Kennedy Agyapong, a vocal Member of
Parliament from Assin Central.Despite the challenging competition, Bawumia is considered the frontrunner for the presidential
nomination.Analysts believe his experience as a Vice President, his dedication to the party, and his ability to garner support from both
Muslim and Christian communities give him an advantage.If successful in the NPP primaries and subsequently in the general elections, Bawumia
aims to lead Ghana towards continued transformation and policies initiated during his tenure as Vice President.Bawumia has received
endorsements from influential party members, including Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the regional chairman of the NPP in Ashanti, and Osei
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader.His strong support base in the northern regions, where he hails from, further bolsters his
transcendent personality and track record of accomplishments.As the race unfolds, it is evident that Bawumia holds a significant advantage
over his competitors.