Senior Advisor to the Bawumia Campaign Team and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, says the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly elected flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is prioritising deep internal reforms to unite the party and position it for victory in the 2028 general elections.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Citi Breakfast Show, Mr Awuku said Dr Bawumia is determined to address concerns that emerged during the party’s presidential primaries and other internal engagements.
According to him, key electoral reforms within the party are high on the agenda, particularly the restoration of voting rights for external branches and the issue of proxy voting.
“The focus now is to champion very serious reforms in the party. Dr Bawumia spoke briefly about this in his victory speech. Issues such as the voting status of our external branches and proxy voting are critical. He believes the decision by the presidential committee on proxy voting was perverse and should not be allowed to stand going forward,” Mr Awuku stated.
Dr Bawumia was elected flagbearer of the NPP at the presidential primaries held on January 31, 2026, after securing 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 percent of the total valid votes cast. Kennedy Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes (23.76 percent), followed by Dr Bryan Acheampong, who polled 36,303 votes (18.53 percent).
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum finished fourth with 1,999 votes (1.02 percent), while Kwabena Agyei Agyepong placed fifth with 402 votes (0.21 percent).
Beyond electoral reforms, Mr Awuku said Dr Bawumia is focused on repositioning the party to reconnect with its grassroots and appeal to the broader Ghanaian electorate.
“He is concerned about how the party can reorganise itself going forward and adopt a clear mindset towards victory in 2028. We have discussed privately how to reshape the look and feel of the NPP to make it, once again, a party of choice that is loved and respected,” he noted.
Mr Awuku added that the flagbearer is keen on ensuring the party adapts to changing political trends while strengthening its pro-poor credentials.
“He wants to ensure that the party responds to changing dynamics on the ground and that those at the lower end of the ladder feel the NPP is a party that genuinely responds to their needs through pro-poor policies,” he said.
Discipline within the party, he stressed, remains central to Dr Bawumia’s strategy.
“He believes a party without discipline cannot win an election,” Mr Awuku added.
He further disclosed that Dr Bawumia plans to engage all stakeholders, including individuals who feel aggrieved by past party decisions, both within and outside the party, as part of efforts to rebuild trust and unity.
