The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid tribute to former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for their immense service to Ghana. Speaking at the NPP National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the NPP's proud record of implementing social interventions that directly impact the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
Dr. Bawumia cited the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the School Feeding Programme, and Free Maternal Care introduced under President Kufuor as transformative policies that expanded access to healthcare. He also mentioned the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy under President Akufo-Addo, which laid a strong foundation for national development. These policies, he said, will never be forgotten.
The NPP's social interventions have had a significant impact on the lives of Ghanaians, particularly in the areas of healthcare and education. The NHIS, for instance, has increased access to healthcare services for millions of Ghanaians, while the School Feeding Programme has improved the nutritional status of schoolchildren. The Free SHS policy has also increased enrollment in senior high schools.
Dr. Bawumia also eulogized the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition, which emphasizes the importance of freedom, enterprise, and the rule of law as foundations of prosperity. He thanked the Ashanti Region, describing Kumasi as the heart of the NPP, for standing with the party in good times and hard times.
The Ashanti Region has been a stronghold of the NPP, and Dr. Bawumia expressed his gratitude to the region for its unwavering support. He used the phrase "medaase" (thank you) to acknowledge the region's contribution to the party's success. He also paid tribute to Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey for steadying the party after the 2024 defeat.
Dr. Bawumia also acknowledged the dedicated service of former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) and National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim. He praised their commitment to the party and its ideals.
The NPP National Delegates Conference is a significant event in the party's calendar, bringing together delegates from across the country to discuss the party's policies and strategies. Dr. Bawumia's address to the conference was a call to the party faithful to continue working towards the country's development.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pays tribute to former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for their transformative legacies in Ghana.
- The NPP's social interventions, such as the NHIS, School Feeding Programme, and Free SHS, have had a significant impact on the lives of Ghanaians.
- Dr. Bawumia eulogized the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition, emphasizing the importance of freedom, enterprise, and the rule of law as foundations of prosperity.
