Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), has congratulated the party's newly elected national executives on their successful election. The elections, held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, were conducted in an atmosphere of peace and transparency, reflecting the wishes of the party's delegates. Bawumia expressed confidence that the new leadership would lead the NPP into the 2028 presidential election.

The newly elected national executives, led by John Boadu, are expected to begin preparations for the 2028 presidential election immediately. Bawumia stated that it was the expectation of the party's rank and file that the new leadership would start working towards the next general election. He pledged his support to the new leadership to build an inclusive party structure capable of harnessing the talents within the NPP.

Bawumia emphasized the need for the party to utilize all available talent as it prepares for the next general election. He stressed that no talent should be left out in the 2028 campaign, whether in victory or defeat. The NPP flagbearer committed to providing the necessary support to the new leadership to run an inclusive system that allows all talents in the party to be harnessed for victory in 2028.

The NPP's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 presidential election was successfully completed with the election of the new national executives. The party's elections were held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. According to Bawumia, the outcome of the elections reflected the wishes of the delegates of the New Patriotic Party.

Bawumia's statement, issued on October 4, 2026, congratulated the newly elected national executives and expressed his confidence in their ability to lead the party to victory in 2028. He also reiterated his commitment to supporting the new leadership in building a strong and inclusive party structure.

The NPP is one of Ghana's major political parties, and the 2028 presidential election is expected to be a significant event in the country's political landscape. The party's preparations for the election are underway, with the newly elected national executives expected to play a crucial role in the party's organisational activities.

Raphael Ghartey, a writer and reporter with the MG News team at Media General, reported on the story. The article was published on October 4, 2026, at 14:25 GMT and updated at 14:26 GMT.

Key points

  • Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia commits to supporting the new NPP leadership for the 2028 campaign.
  • The NPP's new national executives were elected in Kumasi on October 3, 2026.
  • Bawumia emphasizes the need for an inclusive party structure to harness all talents within the NPP.

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