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The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its weight behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia following his election as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2028 general election.
In a congratulatory press statement issued and signed by the Minority Leader, Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, and copied to The Ghanaian Times, the caucus described Dr. Bawumia’s victory as a clear reflection of the confidence reposed in him by party delegates.
According to the statement, the NPP’s record in government places the party in a strong position to offer strategic leadership as it prepares for the next national contest.
“Our collective experience, having secured 169 seats in 2016 and 137 in 2020, and having delivered transformative policies including the Free Senior High School programme, significant infrastructure development and digital economy initiatives, position us to provide crucial strategic guidance as we prepare for 2028,” the statement noted.
The caucus underscored the importance of unity within the party, stressing that internal cohesion has historically been central to the NPP’s electoral success.
“History demonstrates that when the NPP presents a united front, we are formidable. Our victories in 2000, 2004, 2016 and 2020 stand as a testament to this truth. Conversely, internal fractures invariably lead to electoral setbacks that ultimately harm Ghana’s development trajectory,” the statement added.
The Minority Caucus further urged party stakeholders, including grassroots structures, to rally behind Dr. Bawumia’s leadership while maintaining a firm commitment to holding the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) accountable in Parliament.
It said lessons from the party’s defeat in the 2024 general election must inform its future strategy.
“The painful 2024 electoral defeat taught us an invaluable lesson; unity is not merely a political slogan but our source of strength,” the statement emphasised.
The caucus outlined its immediate focus as intensifying scrutiny of the current government’s performance.
“Our immediate task is clear; we must turn our attention outward to scrutinise the current NDC administration’s performance. Through our parliamentary work and public engagement, we shall hold the government accountable on critical matters affecting ordinary Ghanaians,” it stated.
Dr. Bawumia secured a decisive victory in the NPP’s presidential primary held on Saturday, polling 110,643 votes, representing 56.48 per cent of the total votes cast.
Mr. Kennedy Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes (23.76 per cent), followed by Dr. Bryan Acheampong with 36,303 votes (18.53 per cent). Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum garnered 1,999 votes (1.02 per cent), while Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong secured 402 votes (0.21 per cent).