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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to officially announce his intention to contest the November 4 Presidential Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).<\/b><\/p>\n

He is reported to have met the Majority Caucus on Tuesday, May 2 to make known his decision to lead the NPP into next year\u2019s elections.<\/p>\n

Though he has hinted of succeeding Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as leader of the NPP, Dr Bawumia is yet to make this officially known.<\/p>\n

He is, however, reported to have met some key groups as he readies to make the much-anticipated official announcement.<\/p>\n

The Majority Caucus is said to have been happy and grateful for the \u201cshow of respect\u201d in consulting members before that official announcement.<\/p>\n

Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh expressed gratitude to the Vice President on behalf of the Caucus.<\/p>\n

The NPP Primaries is expected to be hotly contested with some Majority MPs throwing in their bid.<\/p>\n

Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and Essikado Ketan MP Joe Ghartey have announced that they will pick forms when nominations open.<\/p>\n

Former MPs Francis Addai-Nimoh, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto anf Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku have also served notice to contest the primaries.<\/p>\n

Former ministers Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen and Boakye Agyarko have also announced their bids.<\/p>\n

Former Presidential Spokesperson Kwabena Agyei Agyepong is also in the race.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ghana. Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is expected to officially announce his intention to contest the November 4 Presidential Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is reported to have met the Majority Caucus on Tuesday, May 2 to make known his decision to lead the NPP into next year\u2019s elections. 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