The Minority Caucus in Parliament has congratulated Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on his election as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, promising full support as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, the Minority Caucus called Dr Bawumia’s victory as decisive and reflected the confidence placed in him by NPP delegates across the country.
The primary was held in all 276 constituencies, with voting by delegates from the diaspora.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin spoke on behalf of the 87 Minority Members of Parliament, praising Dr Bawumia’s candidacy for his vision, intellectual depth, and strong dedication to national development.
The statement states that his appointment is a clear mandate to guide the party into the upcoming general elections.
The statement cited the NPP’s electoral triumphs in 2000, 2004, 2016, and 2020 as proof that the party’s success still depends on a united front.
As preparations for the 2028 elections get underway, the Caucus urged party loyalists to turn past divisions into a strength.
The Minority Caucus promised Dr. Bawumia their undivided support. The Caucus stated that it must now focus on closely examining the performance of the present NDC administration.
“Through our parliamentary work and public engagement, we shall hold the government accountable on critical matters affecting ordinary Ghanaians.”
“These include the alarming depletion of Ghana’s gold reserves through questionable transactions; substantial financial losses stemming from bogus gold trading schemes involving state institutions such as the Minerals Commission and the Bank of Ghana; the evident failures in managing public transportation systems, leaving commuters in distress; the deterioration of Ghana’s international relations and standing amongst long-time development partners; the ineffective response to illegal mining (galamsey) which continues to poison our water bodies and destroy agricultural lands; and the government’s inability to create meaningful employment opportunities for Ghana’s youth, resulting in tragic incidents at military recruitment centres and widespread economic despair,” they stated.
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Source: newsthemegh.com