A wave of solidarity swept through the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as dozens of Members of Parliament thronged the residence of former Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to declare their unwavering support for his presidential bid—an emphatic response to recent provocative attacks on him by some rival aspirants.
The MPs’ visit, seen as a show of defiance against divisive rhetoric, comes in the wake of sharp criticisms from presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong, who accused Dr. Bawumia of underperforming in the 2024 general elections.
His public outburst which flouted the party’s directive for aspirants to avoid premature campaigning and personal attacks has sparked widespread concern among party loyalists.
At a recent National Council meeting held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, the NPP resolved to adopt a bottom-up approach to internal elections as a strategy to restoring calm and unity within the party.
The decision comes amid rising tensions and growing fears of factionalism that threaten the party’s cohesion ahead of the 2026 polls.
Political watchers believe the backlash against the verbal attacks on Dr. Bawumia catalyzed the MPs’ visit which many people interpret as both a public endorsement and a symbolic rebuke of attempts to discredit his candidacy.
In an emotional address, Dr. Bawumia thanked the MPs for their overwhelming show of support and singled out Hon. Kofi Ampratwum-Sarpong, MP for Mampong, for organizing the delegation.
He reaffirmed his commitment to leading a united, forward-looking NPP ready to win power and deliver results.
The development marks a significant moment in the party’s flagbearer race and signals a growing consolidation.
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