Deputy NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on party faithful to rally behind the eventual nominee, asserting that unity is essential if the party is to reclaim the presidency in the 2028 general elections. He emphasised that internal cohesion must take precedence over individual ambitions, urging members to avoid divisive campaign tactics and focus instead on shared values and collective goals. Dr Bawumia stressed that a unified front is the strongest weapon for any political party looking to succeed on the national stage.
Speaking at a strategy session attended by constituency executives and regional leaders, he underscored the dangers of allowing personal or factional interests to fracture the party before the real contest begins. He cautioned against the politicisation of tribal or religious identities, warning that such tactics would only erode public trust and diminish the NPP’s electoral prospects. Dr Bawumia reminded attendees that the party's strength lies in its diversity and urged them to guard it zealously.
Echoing sentiments from earlier endorsements within the party, Dr Bawumia outlined key steps towards achieving unity, which include transparent primary processes, respect for dissenting voices, and commitment to internal democracy. He appealed to aspirants and their camps to uphold the party constitution and submit to the will of delegates, regardless of factional alignment. According to Dr Bawumia, honouring these principles will ensure a robust and credible candidacy for the NPP heading into 2028.
Dr Bawumia’s appeal comes at a time when the party is still regrouping following the 2024 electoral defeat, and ahead of the officially set January 31, 2026, presidential primaries. Party insiders have begun mobilising around various aspirants, and recent calls for early adjudication have intensified interest across regional chapters. Against this backdrop, Bawumia positioned unity not just as a moral imperative, but as a strategic necessity for the party’s revival.
Throughout his address, Dr Bawumia projected a tone of measured optimism, expressing confidence that if the NPP can align behind a single, well-supported candidate, it will be able to effectively challenge the current administration in the 2028 polls. He urged party veterans and new members alike to view this upcoming primary as a shared journey rather than a battle for supremacy. In his closing remarks, he reminded his colleagues that their true opponent lies outside the party, not within it.
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