The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is today, October 3, 2026, electing its national executives as part of preparations towards the 2028 general elections. Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, addressed the party members, urging all aspirants to accept the results in good faith. This marks a significant milestone for the party as it seeks to reorganize and prepare for the upcoming elections. The elections are being held in Kumasi, where delegates will vote to determine the party's next crop of national executives.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the NPP to be bold in criticizing and holding the government accountable without fear of arrest and intimidation. He made this statement during the NPP's conference in Kumasi, emphasizing the party's duty to hold the government accountable for its decisions. Afenyo-Markin also expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia as the flagbearer, describing him as a "doer and problem solver." He called on party members to come together to ensure the reorganization of the party and support Dr. Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed his optimism that the NPP will lead Ghana to prosperity and transformation. In a video message played during the NPP's conference, he stated that Ghana needs the NPP to steer it to prosperity and transformation. He appealed to party members to select a national executive committee that will enable the party to regain the confidence of the Ghanaian people. Former President Kufuor emphasized the importance of showing respect for the idea that true sovereignty lies with the people.
Former President Akufo-Addo also addressed the conference, expressing his confidence that the NPP will emerge victorious in the 2028 elections under Dr. Bawumia's leadership. He stated that with God's guidance, the party will form the government in 2028. 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 NPP has proposed and adopted a number of constitutional amendments for consideration at the congress. These amendments aim to strengthen the party's internal democracy and prepare it for the upcoming elections. The party's national executives will play a crucial role in implementing these amendments and leading the party to victory in 2028.
Dr. Bawumia's address to the party members emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation in the party's quest for victory in 2028. He urged aspirants to accept the results in good faith, demonstrating his commitment to a peaceful and transparent electoral process. The NPP's national executives elections are a critical step towards achieving this goal.
The NPP's conference in Kumasi has brought together party members and delegates to discuss the party's future and elect its national executives. The party's leadership, including Dr. Bawumia, Former President Kufuor, and Former President Akufo-Addo, have all emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving the party's goals. The party's ability to work together and present a united front will be crucial in its quest for victory in 2028.
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- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says today marks a glorious chapter for the NPP as the party elects its national executives.
