Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed strong optimism that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) can return to power in 2028 if it rebuilds internal unity and works with discipline and focus.
Addressing the NPP New York 33rd Anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 24, the former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer assured party faithful that victory is within reach if divisions are overcome.
“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.
Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that the 2024 election results showed the NPP lost over 2 million votes compared to 2020, largely due to apathy in its strongholds in Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and Western Regions. He stressed that stronger turnout in these areas could have kept the party in power.
Outlining the qualities needed in the next NPP leader, he pointed to vision, humility, incorruptibility, steadiness, emotional intelligence, experience, and the ability to unite the party. Above all, he cautioned that leaders must be measured in their utterances to avoid giving the NDC political ammunition.
“If we are fractured, none of us can cross over to lead this party to fulfil its purpose. Unity is the only way forward. With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians and reclaim power in 2028,” Dr. Bawumia declared to resounding applause.
Source: Ernest K. Arhinful
