Kufuor urges NPP to respect popular sovereignty

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor addressed the New Patriotic Party's 2026 National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, urging the NPP to honor the will of the Ghanaian people and demonstrate respect for popular sovereignty. He emphasized that true democracy must reflect the belief that sovereignty ultimately rests with the general populace.

"Let the confidence of the people of Ghana be our guiding principle," he stated, emphasizing that true sovereignty belongs to the people at large. Kufuor wished the delegates success and requested they consider his message earnestly.

In a separate message, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo welcomed the delegates and emphasized the significance of the conference as the party undergoes reorganization. He highlighted the importance of electing new national officers to support party presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Akufo-Addo called for unity, urging delegates to set aside sectional interests and elect leaders who could unite the party and revive its fortunes at all levels. He echoed Kufuor's call for respect for popular sovereignty and expressed confidence that the party would regain power in 2028, promising a government under Dr Bawumia that would uphold the rule of law and focus on the welfare of Ghanaians.

Akufo-Addo concluded by wishing the delegates a successful conference and reaffirming his dedication to the party and the nation.