Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is confident that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would return to power in 2028 if it rebuilds internal unity and works with discipline and determination.
Addressing the NPP New York 33rd Anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 24, the former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer assured party members that triumph is possible if they overcome divisions.
“I have absolute confidence that if we work hard and stay united, we will win 2028. But we need to put our house in order and position the party as the best credible alternative,” he said.
He stated that the work ahead calls for discipline in leadership selection, issue-based campaigning, and a reinvigorated commitment to Ghana’s development.
Dr. Bawumia disclosed that the NPP lost over 2 million more votes in the 2024 election compared to 2020, owing primarily to apathy in its strongholds in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and Western regions.
He stated that if these regions had come out in large numbers, the NPP would have kept power. The issue today, he continued, is to reenergize the base and instill renewed confidence.
He identified the qualities required of the next NPP leader: vision, humility, incorruptibility, consistency, emotional intelligence, experience, and the ability to unite the party.
Above all, he stated that the leader must be measured and avoid making comments that could harm the NPP’s image or provide material for the NDC to exploit.
Finally, Dr. Bawumia urged all party members to set aside personal interests and prioritize the NPP’s common objective.
“If we are fractured, none of us can cross over to lead this party to fulfill its purpose. Unity is the only way forward. With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians and reclaim power in 2028,” he proclaimed.
Source: newsthemegh.com