Let’s choose unity, not division – John Boadu urges NPP members after national elections

Kumasi witnessed a vibrant celebration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Delegates Conference, where members gathered to elect new national executives for the upcoming 2028 elections. The party's presidential hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, used the event to promote unity and peace, urging all aspirants to prioritize the party's interests after the polls.

Dr. Bawumia emphasized that Kumasi and the Ashanti Region are the heart of the NPP, which has provided unwavering support through both good and challenging times. He expressed his gratitude to the party's members for their belief, continuous support, and warm reception. Dr. Bawumia paid tribute to Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey for his leadership during the party's post-2024 election difficulties, highlighting his calm and loyal approach.

He also honored former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Chairman Wontumi, for their years of dedicated service, and highlighted the contributions of National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim. Dr. Bawumia reminisced about the party's forebears, John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and their impactful social interventions, such as the National Health Insurance Scheme, School Feeding Programme, and Free Senior High School education.

Addressing the internal party contest, Dr. Bawumia noted that while the party may engage in fierce debates, they must ultimately uphold democratic principles. He praised the party's diversity, with 47 members vying for nine national offices, asserting that Ghana is not lacking in capable leaders. Dr. Bawumia encouraged a peaceful outcome, urging winners to extend warm greetings to their defeated peers, and emphasizing that there is work for everyone within the party.

Since December 2024, the NPP has been actively listening to the concerns of Ghanaians across various sectors and making improvements in party management, communication, and treatment of grassroots supporters. The early presidential primaries held at the beginning of the year have already yielded positive results, with policy committees and stakeholder engagements underway. Dr. Bawumia assured that the party's 2029 governance program will bring about favorable changes.

Concluding his address, Dr. Bawumia called on the party to leave Kumasi united and ready for the next phase of Ghana's progress. He declared, "The NPP is back at work for Ghana. God bless the New Patriotic Party. God bless our homeland Ghana. Kukrudu!"