Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that the Mahama administration is struggling to fulfill many of its lofty promises. He made this statement during the NPP conference in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3. According to Bawumia, nearly two years into office, the government has not implemented its 24-hour economy policy with a 1:3:3 shift that was promised.
Bawumia expressed concern that the youth are in search of jobs under the flagship 24-hour economy but the jobs are not available. He emphasized that the government is struggling to fulfill many of the lofty promises made to the Ghanaian people. The NPP conference in Kumasi marked the beginning of a glorious chapter for the party, with the election of national executives as part of preparations towards the 2028 general elections.
During the conference, Bawumia urged all aspirants to accept the results in good faith. He also emphasized the importance of party unity and working together to achieve the party's goals. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also spoke at the conference, urging the NPP and the Minority to be bold in criticizing and holding the Mahama government accountable without fear of arrest and intimidation.
Afenyo-Markin stated that the NPP owes it a duty to hold the government to account for its decisions. He expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia as the flagbearer, describing him as a doer and problem solver. Afenyo-Markin urged all party members to come together and help ensure the reorganization of the party and support the flagbearer ahead of the 2028 elections.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, in a video message played during the conference, stated that the people of Ghana are yearning for the New Patriotic Party. He emphasized that Ghana needs the NPP to steer it to prosperity and transformation. Kufuor appealed to party members to select national executive committee members who will enable the party to regain the confidence of the Ghanaian people.
Former President Akufo-Addo also addressed the conference, stating that with God's guidance, the NPP will emerge victorious in 2028 and form the government with Dr. Bawumia as the leader. The NPP is holding its National Delegates Congress and national officers' elections in Kumasi, where delegates will vote to determine the party's next crop of national executives.
The party has proposed and adopted a number of constitutional amendments for consideration at the congress. The NPP conference in Kumasi marked a significant milestone in the party's preparations towards the 2028 general elections. Dr. Bawumia's criticism of the Mahama government's failure to fulfill its promises is expected to resonate with many Ghanaians who are eager for change.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia criticizes Mahama government's failure to fulfill promises.
- NPP conference in Kumasi marks beginning of preparations towards 2028 general elections.
- Party members urged to work together to achieve party goals.
