Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged key stakeholders to utilize their expertise, skills, and political capital to drive the party's reorganization efforts. This call was made at a strategic brainstorming session with influential NPP members in the Ashanti region, held at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The meeting aimed to lay the groundwork for a successful 2028 general elections campaign.
The high-level engagement brought together founding members, members of the Council of Patrons, former and current Members of Parliament, Council of Elders, former Chief Executive Officers of state agencies, and former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision for the party and detailed how stakeholder expertise would be integrated into policy execution upon winning power in 2028.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized that a successful campaign relied on activating support at the grassroots level. He charged attendees to take full ownership of their respective constituencies and operational bases. The NPP leader warned that lingering issues of apathy and internal disenchantment must be confronted and resolved immediately to build a well-oiled political machine.
The forum featured a candid session where participants freely raised concerns regarding party structure, grassroot mobilization, and regional strategy. Dr. Bawumia directly addressed queries and welcomed constructive feedback from the floor. This engagement marked a significant step towards revitalizing the party's structures and strategies.
A key outcome of the engagement was the resolution to institutionalize these consultations. Dr. Bawumia endorsed a proposal by the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, to make the stakeholder meeting a quarterly fixture. This agreement ensures that the leadership and regional elders will convene every three months to evaluate progress and refine strategy leading up to the 2028 elections.
Earlier in the program, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah called on party stalwarts to maintain an active interest in organizational affairs. He urged them to continuously share insights with regional, constituency, and polling station executives to ensure alignment across all levels of the party's apparatus. This proactive approach aims to foster a cohesive and formidable party structure.
Dr. Keskine Owusu Poku, NPP Ashanti Regional Communications Officer, described the meeting as highly productive. He noted that Dr. Bawumia's vision and strategy for the party's reorganization efforts were well-received by the stakeholders. The NPP is gearing up for the 2028 elections, and this strategic session marks a crucial step in its preparations.
Key points
- Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urges NPP stakeholders to leverage their expertise for reorganization.
- The meeting aimed to lay the groundwork for a victorious 2028 general elections campaign.
- The NPP will institutionalize quarterly stakeholder meetings to evaluate progress and refine strategy.
