Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged party members to prioritise Ghana’s national interest over internal disagreements as the party prepares to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.
In a New Year message to NPP members, Dr. Bawumia stressed that the party’s ultimate goal must be victory in 2028, noting that the stakes go beyond individual ambitions or internal competition.
He called on supporters to remain focused despite distractions, rumours, and perceived divisions within the party.
“To every NPP member listening to me, let us keep our eyes fixed on the prize. We must win 2028 for the sake of Ghana,” he said.
The former Vice President cautioned that escalating internal tensions could weaken the party’s chances of regaining power, emphasising that disunity serves only the interests of political opponents. He therefore urged members to avoid actions or rhetoric that could further fracture the party.
Dr. Bawumia also highlighted that the ongoing flagbearership contest should be guided by ideas, vision, and policy direction rather than personal attacks, warning that negative campaigning within the party provides ammunition to opponents ahead of the 2028 polls.
According to him, a disciplined and issue-based contest would not only strengthen internal cohesion but also enhance the NPP’s appeal to the Ghanaian electorate as it positions itself for a return to government.
“We should not be distracted by the storms around us, the rumours, or the perceived divisions. Let us set aside anything that has the potential to divide our party further. This flagbearership contest should be about ideas and vision—not personal attacks. Engaging in anti-party acts only hands ammunition to our opponents,” he added.
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