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The Member of Parliament for Damongo and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has thrown his support behind Mahamudu Bawumia as the most prepared leader to steer Ghana beyond 2028, while expressing confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will regain public trust ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Jinapor described Dr Bawumia as an “extraordinary” figure in Ghanaian politics, citing his experience, integrity and policy vision as key attributes that position him to address the country’s economic and governance challenges.
“The NPP elected a very extraordinary man, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia… a man of enormous integrity, clarity of thought, and with a clear vision for our country,” he stated.
Mr Jinapor highlighted Dr Bawumia’s proposed flat tax regime at Ghana’s ports as a major policy intervention aimed at improving business predictability and boosting private sector growth. According to him, the proposal would ease the burden on importers and contribute to reducing the cost of living.
“Dr Mahamudu Bawumia promised and committed to a flat tax rate at the port to ensure that the private sector thrives… with a tax regime which gives them predictability,” he said, noting that similar systems have proven effective in other jurisdictions.
He also pointed to Dr Bawumia’s role in key government initiatives, including the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which he said helped strengthen Ghana’s gold reserves at the Bank of Ghana and supported currency stability.
Additionally, Mr Jinapor referenced the Agenda 111 hospital project as part of the former Vice President’s broader governance record.
Despite his optimism, Mr Jinapor acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing the NPP following its performance in the 2024 Ghana general elections.
“We had such a bad year in 2024. There’s absolutely no two ways about that,” he admitted.
He revealed that the party has commenced a nationwide reorganisation exercise, spanning from polling stations to the national level, with completion targeted for September. The effort, he said, is aimed at rebuilding grassroots structures and repositioning the party for future electoral success.
Touching on the NPP’s current position as the Minority in Parliament, Mr Jinapor argued that influence is not solely determined by numbers but by the strength of arguments and policy alternatives.
“Numbers carry the vote… that doesn’t necessarily mean that you will win the argument,” he said.
He noted that the Minority Caucus, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, remains committed to holding the government accountable and advancing alternative policy proposals.
“It’s not going to be easy… but we are pulling our weight,” he added.
Mr Jinapor further indicated that the party will intensify its parliamentary engagement when the House resumes, focusing on key national issues such as youth unemployment and the rising cost of living.
Looking ahead, he expressed confidence that Dr Bawumia and the NPP will present a compelling policy platform capable of winning back the confidence of Ghanaians.
“By the grace of God, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP will be putting a strong formula, strategy and blueprint before the Ghanaian people… to ensure that we win the confidence of the Ghanaian people,” he said.