The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has disclosed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced a comprehensive reform and reconciliation process following Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory in the party’s 2026 presidential primary.
The party, he said, is focused on strengthening its internal systems while promoting unity among members as preparations for the 2028 general elections begin.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, the former Information Minister added that the NPP is rebuilding its policy and communication structures to promote inclusiveness.
The MP revealed that the NPP’s reform agenda began with amendments to its constitution and will extend to policy development and communication frameworks.
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“We started with the amendment of the Constitution. Now we’ve done the early flagbearership election,” he stated. He added that the party is redesigning its policy platforms to encourage wider participation from members and stakeholders.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah emphasized that unity remains central to the party’s electoral prospects in 2028. He disclosed that several former aspirants have already reached out to Dr. Bawumia in the spirit of reconciliation.
“Some of the contestants have reached out and even paid visits to the flagbearer to start the healing process,” he revealed. He stressed that reconciliation must be sustained through consistent engagement and mutual respect, adding, “It has to be a continuous exercise and not just rhetoric.”
The Ofoase Ayirebi MP said the NPP is currently reorganizing its structures from the polling stations to the national executive level in line with its new constitution. He explained that the reforms will help improve coordination, accountability, and campaign effectiveness.
According to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the 2026 primary was remarkably different from previous ones, as it introduced major changes to the party’s internal electoral process, making it more inclusive and competitive.
He explained that, unlike the 2023 contest, which involved a “super delegates” shortlist, the recent election allowed aspirants to contest directly before the expanded electoral college.
“This election was different. We went straight to the general delegates without any initial super delegates shortlist,” he said. He noted that the expanded voter base gave thousands of party delegates the opportunity to participate in choosing the flagbearer.
On the future roles of other former aspirants, Oppong Nkrumah said such conversations will take place after the party fully stabilizes.
“It’s early days yet. The first exercise is to heal the wounds and get organized,” he noted. He added that the party must first focus on appreciating delegates and consolidating its internal structures.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah expressed confidence in the party’s Flagbearer for the 2028 elections, describing Dr. Bawumia as a leader committed to hard work and collective progress. “We have a flagbearer who is built for hard work and will lead us together,” he said. He maintained that with unity and reforms in place, the NPP will be well-positioned to contest the 2028 elections.