The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on party members to forgive one another and unite ahead of the 2028 general elections, stressing that internal harmony is key to regaining public trust.
Speaking at the party’s national thanksgiving service held on Sunday, February 15, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Dr. Bawumia urged supporters to put aside past grievances and recommit themselves to the party’s founding values.
He expressed deep appreciation to God for guiding the party through its recent internal elections, which he described as peaceful and successful.
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“Without God’s arms wrapped around us, we would not have been successful. That is why we give thanks in all things,” he said.
He noted that the Thanksgiving service was not meant to celebrate personal ambition but to reflect, pray, and recommit to national service.
Acknowledging that internal elections can leave emotional scars, Dr. Bawumia urged members to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation.
“Elections can leave wounds that cut deep. Today, I ask all of us to forgive each other for the unpalatable things said during the contest,” he stated.
Quoting biblical passages from Matthew and Psalms, he emphasized patience, love, and trust in God over retaliation and division.
He commended party members who had already begun reaching out to one another and stressed that healing must be built on honesty and dialogue.
The NPP flagbearer also praised church leaders, particularly charismatic leaders, for their prayers and guidance throughout the electoral process.
According to him, their spiritual support contributed significantly to the peaceful conduct of the contest.
“We are encouraged knowing we can continue to count on their prayers going forward,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia reminded party members that they shared more in common than what divided them and urged them to renew their focus on service to the people, competence in leadership, respect for institutions, and a strong belief in the Ghanaian people as the core values needed to rebuild trust and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
“Let us rebuild trust among ourselves and return to the values that built this party,” he urged.
2028 Elections
Looking ahead, Dr. Bawumia stressed that victory in 2028 would not come easily and must be earned through hard work and humility.
“Victory in 2028 will not be gifted to us. It must be earned constituency by constituency, household by household,” he said.
He announced plans for a nationwide “thank you tour” to appreciate party members and disclosed that the NPP would soon reorganize its policy and campaign structures.
Dr. Bawumia reaffirmed his personal commitment to national service, urging members to place Ghana above personal interests.
“Our democracy must never be reduced to vengeance. Ghana is bigger than any political party,” he stated and called for patience, listening, and dedication to duty, even in the absence of public praise.