Ghanaian socialite and media personality, Afia Schwarzenegger, expressed her immense joy following the victory of her favored candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.

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She described Dr. Bawumia's resounding win as a "significant showdown," taking a dig at his closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, who had promised to challenge the vice president in the contest.

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In response to Dr. Bawumia's triumph in the primaries, Afia Schwarzenegger shared a video on her Instagram page. In the video, she donned a jarabia and waved NPP party materials. Notably, she walked barefoot while showering praise on Dr. Bawumia for his "significant showdown."

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“Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, I am walking barefooted for you. Today I will not wear slippers even though I am sick. You are the reason I am wearing jarabia. The whole of today till tomorrow I will walk barefooted. No rest for the wicked. This is the showdown, proper showdown! DMB 2024, we are coming to start work,” she said.

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Background:

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The official announcement of the results for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer elections, held on November 4, took place at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia emerged as the victor in the process, officially becoming the NPP's flagbearer for the 2024 elections.

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The Director of Elections at the Electoral Commission, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, declared Dr. Bawumia's victory. According to the official results, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia secured 118,210 votes, representing 61.47% of the total votes cast.

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His closest rival, Kennedy Agyapong, came in second with 71,996 votes, constituting 35.52% of the valid votes.

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Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto received 1,459 votes, while the fourth candidate garnered 781 votes.

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Statements were made by party leaders and the unsuccessful aspirants, with a primary focus on unity and the determination to secure political power in the 2024 elections.

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