Former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has revealed that 60 New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs have declared their support for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.

According to Mr Nitiwul, the MPs personally invited Dr Bawumia to a meeting on Thursday, 19 June 2025, to affirm their belief that he is the right man to become the party’s next flagbearer.

“Yes, I was actually part of the MPs who have been holding regular meetings,” Mr Nitiwul said in an interview on JoyFM’s Top Story.

“I think two weeks ago, we held a meeting in Dr Bawumia’s office to give him our support, and today, we again invited him into our meeting to formally let him know that all these MPs that he sees—willingly, individually—have come to let him know that we believe he’s the person who can lead us to victory in 2028.”

He disclosed that the number of MPs attending the meeting had grown from 42 at the previous gathering to 60 this time, with expectations that more will join in the coming weeks.

“The number keeps growing every time. I believe that in two weeks, when we meet again, the number will further increase,” he noted.

A Growing Movement, Not a Closed Race

Responding to concerns that the growing support may present Dr Bawumia with an unfair advantage over other potential candidates, Mr Nitiwul clarified that not all MPs support the former Vice President.

“There are 28 MPs who were not part of the meeting—not because they don’t like the former Vice President—but because they support another person. We also accept that there are even MPs who, themselves, are running or have indicated that they will run,” he explained.

He acknowledged that Dr Bawumia would not secure 100% support, as there are other viable aspirants and internal party dynamics at play.

“So obviously, Dr Bawumia cannot get 100% or even 95% because there are many more MPs who are running, and they have supporters. But we, as MPs, have come to say that we believe this is the best.

We are not saying just because we are supporting him, he is going to win the elections. No. We are taking one step at a time,” Mr Nitiwul stated.

Bawumia’s Popularity Within the Caucus

Mr Nitiwul argued that the strong support base within the Parliamentary caucus speaks volumes.

“If you are a presidential candidate, and the representatives of the people—three-quarters of them—decide to say that they support you, you have one leg already moving towards victory,” he added.

Dr Bawumia, who served as Vice President from 2017 to 2025, remains one of the leading contenders in the NPP’s presidential primaries, scheduled for January 2026. His allies argue that he is best positioned to unify the party and mount a strong comeback to power in 2028.

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NPP MPs choose Dr Mahamudu Bawumia amidst verbal attacks from party’s presidential aspirants

A wave of solidarity swept through the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as dozens of Members of Parliament thronged the residence of former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to declare their unwavering support for his presidential bid—an emphatic response to recent provocative attacks on him by some rival aspirants.

The MPs’ visit, seen as a show of defiance against divisive rhetoric, comes in the wake of sharp criticisms from presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, who accused Dr. Bawumia of underperforming in the 2024 general elections.

His public outburst which flouted the party’s directive for aspirants to avoid premature campaigning and personal attacks has sparked widespread concern among party loyalists.

At a recent National Council meeting held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the NPP resolved to adopt a bottom-up approach to internal elections as a strategy to restoring calm and unity within the party.

The decision comes amid rising tensions and growing fears of factionalism that threaten the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2026 polls.

Political watchers believe the backlash against the verbal attacks on Dr. Bawumia catalyzed the MPs’ visit which many people interpret as both a public endorsement and a symbolic rebuke of attempts to discredit his candidacy.

In an emotional address, Dr. Bawumia thanked the MPs for their overwhelming show of support and singled out Hon. Kofi Ampratwum-Sarpong, MP for Mampong, for organizing the delegation.

He reaffirmed his commitment to leading a united, forward-looking NPP ready to win power and deliver results.

The development marks a significant moment in the party’s flagbearer race and signals a growing consolidation.

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Dr Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission

The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, has dismissed allegations that the Commission violated procurement regulations in the reprinting of ballot papers for the 2024 general elections, following a reported leakage.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 19, 2025, he stated that the Commission followed due process and secured the necessary approval from the Central Tender Review Committee (CTRC) before engaging the selected printing houses.

“There was no breach of the procurement law. The Commission wrote to the CTRC on December 2, 2024, and the elections were supposed to take place on December 7,” he explained.

Dr Asare further clarified that the CTRC had already approved the printing houses and the regions they were responsible for, hence the Commission did not need to go through the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) again.

“It was only appropriate that when we had to withdraw ballots for the Eastern and Central Regions, we had to go back to the same organization that permitted us to engage these printing houses,” he noted.

According to him, the time constraints following the leakage required swift action.

He recounted that the issue emerged on Friday, November 29, 2024, and by Sunday, December 1, 2024, a meeting was held with political parties to address the matter.

“In that meeting, the EC, together with the parties, identified three printers who would be able to do the work within the time available. We had to reschedule the special voting for these two regions. So, while all the other 14 regions were having a special voting, we had to reschedule for these particular two regions,” he stated.

The Deputy Chairperson maintained that the Commission acted transparently and within the limits of the law in response to the emergency.

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Kennedy Agyapong, former MP for Assin Central

In a bold political move aimed at solidifying his base ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primaries, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has officially declared his intention to contest for the party’s flagbearership.

The former Member of Parliament and businessman made the announcement during a closed-door meeting with 268 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) at his private office in Accra.

The engagement, described by political observers as a strategic show of force, saw Mr. Agyapong outline his vision for Ghana, centered on job creation, economic empowerment, and radical decentralisation of governance.

“As of now, I employ over 7,500 Ghanaians across my businesses. My steel factory is logistically complete, we’re only waiting on electricity from GRIDCo. Once operational, it will provide an additional 1,000 jobs. This is the kind of practical leader you need to lead this country,” he told the gathering.

Agyapong also criticised the centralisation of power under the previous administration, saying it weakened the ability of MMDCEs to serve their communities effectively.

“You could not even award contracts or initiate projects that directly responded to the needs of your people. Everything was controlled from Accra,” he said, pledging to give MMDCEs greater autonomy under his leadership.

Addressing what he described as misconceptions about his public image, the outspoken politician urged the MMDCEs to judge him by his record, not media portrayals.

The meeting took an emotional turn when the MMDCEs, visibly energised by his remarks, spontaneously erupted into chants of “wo yɛ yɛ yaa, Ken bɛba!” — to wit, “You can’t stop Ken from coming.” The chant signaled strong grassroots support for Ken Agyapong’s candidacy.

Several former MMDCEs at the event pledged their support for his presidential bid, describing him as a transformational leader who understands both governance and enterprise.

Former Executive Vice-President of Global Markets at Unilever, Mr Yaw Nsarkoh, has issued some alarming critiques of the country’s current political culture, describing it as a “Santa Claus Democracy”.

According to him, the current system of politics in the country is plagued by over-monetisation, shallow electoral cycles, and eroding civic purpose.

Speaking at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences’s occasional lecture 2025, on the theme “Iniquities of Iniquity in Our Santa Claus Democracy”, Mr Nsarkoh lamented how the democratic process has devolved into what he called a “public auction for the highest bidder”, where the electorate is reduced to mere ballots rather than active participants in governance.

“When politics becomes a high-cost, cyclical, and over-monetised ritual, citizens cease to matter as sovereign voices. Instead, they are bribed and swayed with gifts during elections by politicians who vanish soon after,” he said. “What results is not true democracy, but a transactional machine that rewards patronage and punishes principle.”

He argued that the expectation for elected officials to frequently attend social events such as funerals, naming ceremonies, and festivals bearing gifts, despite their modest official salaries, encourages a short-term, expedient style of governance that is incompatible with serious, long-term development.

“The people extract their pound of flesh this way,” he noted, “and what is born is a politics that delivers nothing enduring but thrives on appearance and largesse.”

Mr. Nsarkoh warned that over-monetisation of governance undermines the very fabric of democratic institutions.

He stated that this erosion is not exclusive to democracy alone, but weakens any system of governance, be it socialism, capitalism, or even dictatorship.

Citing troubling statistics, he pointed out that over 6.9 million Ghanaians live in extreme poverty, roughly 20% of the population. The housing deficit stands at nearly two million units, while 18% of the population still practises open defecation, in stark contrast to countries like Rwanda, where it has been almost eradicated. Ghana’s protein intake, he added, is 30% lower than the average of OECD countries.

He also remarked on the nation’s increasing religiosity amid economic despair, noting that church attendance has risen from 60% in 2000 to 72% in 2025. “We may not have much Abɛnkyi, but we certainly have plenty Hallelujah,” he observed pointedly.

Drawing from the late management scholar Sumantra Ghoshal’s concept of the “smell of the place”, Mr Nsarkoh described Ghana’s current political atmosphere as one where decay and dysfunction have replaced idealism and accountability.

He concluded by invoking the words of African philosopher Paulin Hountondji, stressing the importance of fostering open, inclusive dialogue in order to rebuild democratic legitimacy and reclaim the soul of governance.

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Eugene Antwi (L) asserts that Akufo-Addo’s legacy will bolster the NPP’s chances in 2028 polls

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has touted the chances of the party in the 2028 general election.

According to him, the NPP will be campaigning on the achievements of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government for the 2028 election, which he believes will help his party win the election.

He suggested that by 2028, Ghanaians will have come to appreciate the policies and programmes implemented by the Akufo-Addo government.

He also indicated that the fact that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) will have to present a different presidential candidate for the 2028 presidential election gives the NPP an advantage.

“In 2028, we’ll campaign on the legacy of President Akufo-Addo. The NDC will be presenting a new candidate, and that shift gives us a strategic advantage,” Eugene Antwi is quoted to have said in a post Metro TV shared on social media on June 18, 2025.

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In 2028, we’ll campaign on the legacy of President Akufo-Addo. The NDC will be presenting a new candidate, and that shift gives us a strategic advantage – Eugene Boakye Antwi #MetroNews pic.twitter.com/ksCHCkMM82

— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) June 18, 2025

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Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare

The Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Bossman Asare, has appealed to Parliament to engage the Ghana Police Service to provide security support to enable the Commission to complete the collation of results in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

He stated that the Commission remains committed to concluding the collation process to ensure that the constituency secures representation in Parliament.

“As a Commission, we are desirous of ensuring that the people of Ablekuma North have a representative in Parliament. We urge the House to assist us in securing the support of the Ghana Police to help us complete this important national exercise,” he said.

Briefing Parliament on the status of the undeclared results on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Dr. Asare disclosed that the Commission has made several attempts to finalise the collation.

“We are not resting, and we are not relenting. The Commission is anxious about completing the Ablekuma North results and is engaging with the security agencies to ensure we have the protection needed to finish the collation,” he added.

He explained that dialogue had taken place between the political parties involved.

“We have held productive meetings on how to conclude the process. In the most recent meeting, the two political parties presented different positions: one party said the collation should continue, while the other demanded a rerun in 37 polling stations,” he noted.

Dr Asare emphasised that the collation process has, thus far, been credible and inclusive.

“The collation in Ablekuma North has been very transparent, participatory, and accountable. The agents of both the NPP and the NDC have always been present. This shows a transparent process,” he stated.

Seven months after the elections, Ablekuma North remains without a representative in Parliament, as results from the polls have yet to be declared.

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Deputy Chairperson of the EC, Dr Bossman Asare

The Electoral Commission (EC) has indicated that there will not be an immediate re-run of the 2024 parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North Constituency.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, explained that results from three outstanding polling stations can still be collated.

According to him, a re-run remains a last resort if all efforts to complete the collation fail.

“So, for Ablekuma North, we have not reached the point where we will say we don’t have the results. When we try and we cannot get the results, that is when we will resort to the re-run. The re-run will be a last option,” he said.

Dr Asare also disclosed that the Electoral Commission spent GH¢3.6 million on the reprinting of presidential ballots and GH¢2.4 million on parliamentary ballots for the Eastern and Western Regions during the 2024 general elections.

Six months after the elections, Ablekuma North remains without a representative in Parliament, as results from the polls have yet to be declared.

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Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources

The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, recently briefed Parliament on the recent flooding incidents affecting various parts of the country.

He noted that both natural and human-induced factors are contributing to the crisis and emphasiSed the government’s commitment to enhancing drainage infrastructure to mitigate flooding, particularly in Accra.

The minister described flooding as one of Ghana’s most persistent and destructive hazards, often resulting in loss of life, displacement of families, damaged infrastructure, and broader economic disruption.

Speaking on the floor of Parliament on June 18, 2025, he mentioned that construction work on the Nima-Paloma to Odaw drains has commenced.

This project, he explained, aims to reduce perennial flooding along the Ring Road, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Adabraka, and Asylum Down.

He noted that several regions, including Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Northern, and Volta, have recently been affected by floods.

“The floods were triggered by intense rainfall, in some cases exceeding historical averages,” he stated.

As part of the government’s immediate response, the minister said the Ministry is focusing on improving drainage systems and strengthening community preparedness.

He also highlighted the ongoing Greater Accra Resilience and Integrated Development (GARID) project, supported by the International Development Association (IDA), a World Bank subsidiary.

The project aims to improve flood risk management and solid waste management in the Odaw River Basin.

The GARID project includes restoring pumping stations, developing green spaces to serve as buffer zones for floodwater retention, enhancing waste collection services, and building solid waste transfer stations.

The minister estimated that approximately six billion dollars would be required to implement a comprehensive national flood control program.

He therefore called on Parliament, stakeholders, and the general public to support efforts to build sustainable and inclusive infrastructure while protecting the environment.

During his statement on the floor, Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano North and former Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), urged the government to release funds to enable the dredging of flood-prone areas.

He also called for urgent action to address the ongoing tidal wave challenges affecting parts of the Volta Region.

James Agalga, MP for Builsa North, added that the Ministry of Finance should expedite the release of funds to NADMO to support its emergency response efforts.

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Former Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on NPP Members of Parliament to immediately begin the hard work required to support the party’s future success.

On Thursday, a group of about 67 NPP MPs paid a courtesy call on Dr Bawumia at his office in Accra to officially declare their support for his retention as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 elections.

Speaking to the media after the visit, which he described as “significant,” Dr Bawumia expressed gratitude to the MPs for their “strong show of support” and urged them to unite and intensify efforts to advance the NPP’s agenda.

“This is a strong show of support, and I thank them—and I thank God—for it. I believe this is very important because, as you know, Members of Parliament largely control the constituencies, and I am very pleased with what they have done today,” Dr Bawumia said.

“Off we go. There is a lot of hard work ahead—to help the party and to help the country,” he added.

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Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu  Bawumia,  has expressed immense gratitude to a group of NPP Members of Parliament, who have declared support for him to be retained as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 election.

The MPs, numbering about 67, Thursday morning called on Dr. Bawumia at his office in Accra to declare their support for him.

Speaking to the media after the visit, Dr. Bawumia said the visit and declaration by the MPs were significant, as it demonstrated a “strong show of support” from key stakeholders of the party at the grassroots level.

“It was a visit from our Members of Parliament and I think that it was a very happy visit. A courtesy call and a call to declare support for me and I’m so happy in terms of the group that have declared support for me from parliament, now amounts to over 60 members of Parliament. And you know we have 88 members of parliament so that tells you that a very significant Members of Parliament have declared their support for me,” Dr. Bawumia said.

”This is a strong show of support and I thank them, and I thank God for this strong show of support. Off we go.”

“I believe that this is going to be very important because the Members of Parliament as you know, control the constituencies to a very large extent and I’m very happy for what they have done today.”

While expressing gratitude to the MPs, Dr. Bawumia urged them to get down to work in a bid to help the NPP and the nation.

“Off we go. There is a lot of hard work to be done to help the party and to help the country,” he said.

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Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey and Chief Executive Officer of

The Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has lambasted the government for its continued failure to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, describing the delay as a betrayal of public trust and a threat to Ghana’s forest reserves.

Addressing a press conference on June 19, 2025, Dr Ashigbey reminded the public that President John Dramani Mahama and senior officials had repeatedly assured Ghanaians that the controversial regulation, which permits mining in protected forest areas, would be scrapped.

“This was communicated through several public declarations by His Excellency the President himself, both before and after the 2024 elections,” Dr Ashigbey stated.

He disclosed that on May 8, 2025, the President’s Special Advisor on Lands and Natural Resources, Prof. Jerry S.Y. Kuma, publicly confirmed that the President had instructed a full revocation of the L.I.

However, Dr Ashigbey expressed frustration that no concrete steps have been taken in Parliament to implement the revocation.

“To the best of our knowledge, there is currently no order of business in Parliament reflecting this crucial item,” he said.

He accused the government of “deliberately playing games” with the Ghanaian people, warning that the continued silence on the matter could no longer be tolerated.

“Our demand for the revocation of L.I. 2462 still stands. This is not about politics, it’s about protecting Ghana’s forest reserves and the vital ecosystem services they provide,” Dr Ashigbey emphasised.

He further warned that any attempt by the government to amend, rather than fully revoke, the legislation would be strongly resisted.

“We will not accept an amendment crafted to satisfy the interests of a few individuals while ignoring the national interest. L.I. 2462 must be revoked, and with urgency,” he insisted.

With the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Amendment Regulations, 2025 set to mature soon, Dr Ashigbey cautioned that if the government fails to act, citizens will have no choice but to pursue further legal action.

“That would be most unfortunate, especially at a time when Ghanaians are yearning for a genuine reset in governance,” he concluded.

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Dr Ken Ashigbey is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the ruling government to take immediate action to investigate and prosecute politically exposed persons of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) allegedly implicated in illegal mining activities.

Addressing the media on Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Ken Ashigbey, stated that despite efforts by the President and the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to combat illegal mining (galamsey), some individuals affiliated with the ruling party are still profiting significantly from the practice.

He mentioned the constituency chairpersons of the party in Axim and Dunkwa, as well as the Member of Parliament for Aowin, Oscar Larbi, condemning their actions, which he described as ‘hypocrisy’.

“We have, however, observed and condemned resoundingly the alarming pattern of some officials from the ruling NDC being involved in illegal mining. After the unresolved case of Hon Oscar Larbi, MP for Aowin, we have a petition with His Excellency the President that he has acknowledged receipt of.

“New reports implicate the NDC constituency chairpersons in Axim and Dunkwa of being deeply involved in galamsey operation. This hypocrisy is unacceptable. While the NDC leadership under his Excellency the president publicly condemned illegal mining, the honorable minister of lands and natural resources and IGP have demonstrated positive actions to deal with the scourge of galamsey, however, some of their local officials allegedly profits from it,” he said.

Following these revelations, the group is demanding immediate and decisive action to bring the individuals involved to book, including public disciplinary measures against any implicated party officials found culpable.

Additionally, they are calling for a comprehensive investigation into all individuals named by Professor Frimpong-Boateng of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), without any political protection or interference.

“We demand, one, that immediate investigations into the case of Honorable Oscar Larbi MP for Aowin and the chiefs that have accused him that he has counter accused and these two constituency chairpersons of Axim and Dunkwa, by the police and national security, ensuring complete transparency and no room for political protection,” he demanded.

He added, “Two, public disciplinary action by the NDC if any of these allegations are proven. Three, investigations of all mentioned in the Professor Frimpong Boateng report. There are a lot of politically exposed persons who have been mentioned in that report, and that should be looked into. And finally, transparent prosecution with no political protection.”

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The 2024 Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Thursday, June 19, delivered a clear message of focus and hard work to a formidable delegation of over 60 MPs who stormed his office to publicly declare their support for his anticipated bid for the party’s presidential nomination in the 2028 general elections.

Despite the visible show of force and unwavering loyalty from the parliamentarians, Dr. Bawumia tempered the celebratory mood with a pragmatic assessment of the tasks ahead.

While appreciating their solidarity, he emphasised, “There is a lot of work to be done.”

The spontaneous show of force by the parliamentarians marks one of the most substantial early endorsements in the looming contest to succeed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Dr. Bawumia, visibly buoyed by the visit, acknowledged the profound implications of such parliamentary backing.

“Members of parliament, I think that it was a very happy visit; it was a courtesy call and it’s a call to declare support for me and I am so happy,” Dr. Bawumia stated.

He further quantified the rapidly growing number of his parliamentary allies, revealing, “in terms of the group that have declared support for me from parliament, it now amounts to just over 60 members of parliament and you know we have 88 members of parliament and so that tells you that a very significant number of members of parliament have declared their support for me.”

This figure indicates that approximately 68% of the NPP’s current caucus in Parliament has thrown its weight behind the former vice president, offering a powerful early advantage in the internal party dynamics.

Dr. Bawumia underscored the strategic importance of this parliamentary endorsement.

“Because the members of parliament, as you know, control the constituencies to a large extent, and I’m very, very happy for exactly what they have done today; it’s a strong show of support and I thank them and I thank God for this strong show of support,” he expressed, recognising their crucial role in grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement across the country’s 275 constituencies.

Despite the burgeoning political momentum, Dr. Bawumia quickly pivoted to the immediate responsibilities facing the party and government.

He concluded his remarks with a rallying call for continued dedication: “And off we go, there’s a lot of hard work to be done so that we can help the party and help the country.”

This statement highlights his strategic focus on tangible achievements and national development as key to securing future political success.

The significant parliamentary backing positions Dr. Bawumia as a strong frontrunner well ahead of the NPP’s official presidential primaries, which are typically held closer to the election year. This early show of loyalty sets a compelling tone for what promises to be an intensely contested race for the party’s flagbearership in 2028.

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