Former Vice-President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured members of the party that he will never be the one to create confusion, division, or disunity within its ranks.
Speaking to thousands of enthusiastic supporters at the NPP headquarters in Accra after filing his nomination papers to contest the flagbearer slot once again, Dr. Bawumia stressed that his politics is grounded in unity, peace, and a collective vision to reclaim power in the 2028 general election.
“We need unity to win, and I promise you that, just as you have known me to be, I would not do anything to bring division or conflict within the party.
“If there would be anyone to create problems in the NPP, it wouldn’t be Dr. Bawumia,” he said, drawing thunderous applause from the crowd.
True opponent out there
Dr. Bawumia called on all aspirants in the upcoming contest to treat the process as an internal exercise and not a battlefield.
He reminded members that the real challenge of the NPP lies not within the party but outside it.
“Our true opponent is not within. Our true opponent is out there,” he emphasised.
According to him, the tendency of party members to attack one another during internal contests only weakens the NPP and provides the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) with campaign ammunition.
“To win 2028, we must not just talk unity. We must live it. The repeated attacks by our own party folk on one another are absolutely unhelpful. What we say against each other is what the NDC will use against us in 2028. Stop the internal attacks now. Stop the religious and tribal attacks now,” he appealed.
Most prepared candidate
Highlighting his credentials, Dr. Bawumia underscored his experience as a four-time running mate, a two-term Vice-President, and the NPP’s 2024 presidential candidate as proof that he is the “most prepared” to lead both the party and Ghana in 2028.
“This election is not only for flagbearer of our party but an election for the soul of this party,” he declared.
“The choice we make on January 31st will determine whether or not this party will hold on to the values that make us great or become a new party focused on deepening the chasm between the rich and the poor.”
He pledged unwavering commitment to both the NPP and Ghana, vowing that he would continue to sacrifice for the greater good of the party and the nation.
Leadership built on values
Dr. Bawumia described his leadership qualities as being rooted in character, humility, integrity, and resilience, which, he said, uniquely position him to lead.
“The NPP and Ghana are demanding a leader who embodies the values of this tradition—deep intellect, humility, respect for all persons, unity, courage, foresight, and resilience,” he said.
He pointed to his record as Vice-President, noting his role in introducing digital reforms, ensuring financial stability, and driving social policies as evidence of his ability to transform Ghana.
Standing tall despite attacks
Acknowledging the barrage of attacks he has faced both from the opposition and elements within his own party, Dr. Bawumia cited the words of the late Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia, who said the qualification to succeed in Ghanaian politics includes “a large capacity to stomach all sorts of attacks.”
“I am not oblivious to the fact that the NDC and lately elements within our own family subject me to daily attacks. In fact, I expect that there will be more attacks in the coming months and years,” Dr. Bawumia said.
“But if I have learnt anything from our history, it is that a man must be formidable so that no matter the adversity, he stands tall, focused, and resolute. All that can be hurled at me, I have already been attacked with. As the days are going by, time has shown great vindication.”
Call to action
Dr. Bawumia appealed to the rank and file of the NPP to retain him as the party’s presidential candidate for 2028, assuring them that together they can reclaim power and serve the nation with impactful policies.
He insisted that the upcoming internal election is not just about choosing a flagbearer, but about defining the values and identity of the NPP as it prepares for its most crucial battle in 2028.
“We must move forward with unity, confidence, and purpose,” he concluded, “because victory in 2028 depends on what we do together now.”
