The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced its National Delegates Congress in Kumasi, marking a significant milestone in the party's reorganisation efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, addressed delegates at the congress, urging them to accept the outcome of the elections in good faith. He emphasised the importance of unity and collective interest, encouraging aspirants contesting various positions to remain committed to the party's goals.
The congress aims to elect new national executives to lead the party's preparations for the 2028 general elections. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, in his address, called on the NPP and the Minority in Parliament to hold the government of President John Dramani Mahama accountable for its decisions. He urged party members and the Minority to discharge their oversight responsibilities without fear of intimidation or arrest.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia's leadership, describing him as "a doer and problem solver." He called on party members to unite, support the reorganisation process, and rally behind Dr. Bawumia as the party prepares for the 2028 elections. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, in a video message, said Ghanaians were yearning for the NPP to return to government, adding that the party was needed to steer the country towards prosperity and transformation.
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo also expressed confidence in the party's prospects, saying he believed the NPP would return to power in 2028 under Dr. Bawumia's leadership. The NPP is holding its National Delegates Congress and national officers' elections in Kumasi, where delegates are voting to elect the party's next national executives. The congress also provides a platform for considering proposed constitutional amendments aimed at guiding the party's internal administration.
The elections form part of the NPP's broader reorganisation efforts as it seeks to consolidate its structures, strengthen unity among members, and prepare for the 2028 general elections. Dr. Bawumia's address at the congress was well-received by delegates, who are expected to vote for new national executives. The party's reorganisation efforts are crucial in ensuring its readiness for the next general elections.
Key stakeholders, including former President John Agyekum Kufuor and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, have emphasised the importance of unity and accountability within the party. They have urged delegates to carefully consider the qualities of candidates seeking national executive positions, stressing the need to elect leaders capable of restoring public confidence in the party.
The NPP's National Delegates Congress will produce a new crop of national executives to lead the party's reorganisation and preparations towards the 2028 general elections. The party's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates to accept the election results in good faith and remain committed to the party's collective interest.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urges NPP delegates to accept election results in good faith.
- The NPP National Delegates Congress aims to elect new national executives ahead of the 2028 general elections.
- Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says Ghanaians are yearning for the NPP to return to government.
