New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for unity among fellow aspirants in the presidential primaries, urging them to focus on the real political opponent, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), instead of attacking one another.
Speaking after filing his nomination in Accra on Thursday, August 28, the former Vice President questioned the strategic value of internal rivalry, suggesting that Ghana and the NPP would benefit more if party aspirants concentrated on demonstrating leadership by constructively holding the current government to account and articulating a clear vision for the country.
“For the various candidates contesting the flagbearership, I ask, won’t Ghana and the NPP be better off if, instead of focusing your guns on Bawumia, you focused on holding the government accountable to show that you can lead the NPP in holding the NDC accountable?” he asked.
Dr. Bawumia stressed that the party should not waste energy fighting itself. “Our true opponent is not within. Our true opponent is out there. We need unity to win,” he stated.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful campaigning and party cohesion, saying, “I promise you, just as you have known me to be, I won’t do anything to bring division or conflict within the party. If there were anyone to create problems within the NPP, it would not be Bawumia.”
The former Vice President further outlined his vision, emphasising a focus on economic transformation. “My vision is to expand the Ghanaian economy through rich ideas that provide incentives and practical measures,” he said.
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