Rev. Fordjour declares Bawumia “Anointed” to lead NPP into 2028
Religion No Barrier to Leadership, Assin South MP Tells NPP Delegates
Elohim Nyame 
Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has invoked scripture to endorse Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 general elections, urging delegates to prioritise competence over religious or ethnic considerations.
Speaking on Tuesday, 30 September, during the second day of Dr. Bawumia’s campaign tour of the Central Region, Rev. Fordjour reminded party faithful that the Bible affirms “God is no respecter of persons,” stressing that divine leadership is not confined to one faith or ethnic group.
“I am a Christian and a Pastor. My Bible tells me that God is no respecter of persons. He can anoint anyone regardless of religious or ethnic background to lead His people into prosperity,” he told cheering supporters.
Rev. Fordjour argued that he had personally witnessed what he described as “an anointing” upon Dr. Bawumia, positioning him as the leader destined to guide the NPP to its “promised land” in 2028. He appealed to delegates and leaders to set aside biases and evaluate candidates based on their vision, competence, and electability.
“Let’s put aside our religious beliefs and ethnic backgrounds and look for the most suitable for the job,” he urged.
The Assin South legislator further advised party members to consider the wider political landscape, encouraging them to compare prospective NPP candidates with those emerging from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). He maintained that Dr. Bawumia was the most formidable candidate to secure victory for the party in the 2028 elections.
“Let’s consider all the people seeking to lead both the NPP and NDC in 2028 and compare who in the NDC can compete with Dr. Bawumia. Let’s not miss this opportunity to secure power in 2028,” he emphasised.
With the NPP’s presidential primaries slated for 31 January 2026, Rev. Fordjour’s endorsement underscores growing momentum behind Dr. Bawumia’s campaign, while also highlighting the debate within the party over the role of religion and ethnicity in leadership choices.
