On Wednesday, 07 October 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin addressed delegates at the New Patriotic Party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, Ghana. He emphasized the need for the party to adopt a more inclusive approach towards individuals and groups critical of the party. According to Afenyo-Markin, the NPP's efforts to return to power in 2028 depend on humility, hard work, and unity.
Afenyo-Markin cautioned party members against attacking critics, suggesting that demonstrating tolerance and inclusiveness could help win back public confidence. He specifically mentioned that the party should not be overly confrontational towards Civil Society groups that continue to scrutinize or criticize the NPP. The Minority Leader's comments come after the party's defeat in the 2024 elections.
The NPP's political recovery, Afenyo-Markin said, would require a united membership prepared to engage with the public and demonstrate that the party had learned from its previous experience in government. He urged members to leave behind divisions and work collectively towards the party's objective of winning back the trust and mandate of Ghanaians in 2028.
Afenyo-Markin identified Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate and called on party members to work collectively towards his victory. He emphasized the importance of unity and reconciliation within and beyond the NPP. The Minority Leader concluded his address by urging the party to remain focused on its 2028 objective.
In his address, Afenyo-Markin encouraged NPP members to rebuild relationships with Civil Society groups and the Ghanaian people. He stressed that the party needed to look beyond its internal disagreements and focus on regaining the trust of the public. This approach, he believes, will help the NPP to win back public confidence.
The National Delegates Conference in Kumasi brought together NPP members to discuss the party's future and strategies for the 2028 elections. Afenyo-Markin's address emphasized the need for a united front and a more tolerant approach towards critics. His message was clear: the NPP must work together and engage with the public to achieve its goals.
As the NPP looks to the 2028 elections, the party's leadership is focused on rebuilding and regaining the trust of the Ghanaian people. With Afenyo-Markin's call for unity and tolerance, the party may be poised to adopt a new approach to engaging with its critics and the public.
Key points
- The NPP must adopt a more tolerant approach towards critics to win back public confidence.
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been identified as the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate.
- The party's 2028 objective depends on unity, hard work, and humility.
