In the wake of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the recent elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s 2024 presidential flagbearer, has issued a clarion call for unity and introspection, urging party members to forgo the temptation to assign blame.
Speaking to a large gathering of party faithful who had thronged his residence to commiserate with him, Dr Bawumia highlighted the importance of healing and collaboration as the party charts a path forward.
“This is not the time for blame games. This is not the time to be levelling accusations and fighting each other. This is the time to unite. Unity is key to achieving our goals. This is the time to reflect on our words and actions, come strongly together, and forge forward as one body with one common goal.”
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP 2024 Flagbearer
Dr. Bawumia’s appeal comes at a critical juncture for the NPP, a party that has enjoyed significant electoral victories in recent years but now faces the challenge of regrouping after its latest setback.
His message underscored the need to prioritize the collective good over individual grievances, encouraging the rank and file to focus on rebuilding trust and camaraderie within the party.
Appreciation of Support
Expressing profound gratitude to party members across the nation for their support before, during, and after the elections, Dr Bawumia reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s ideals and its mission to deliver development and prosperity to Ghanaians.
“Your messages of support and encouragement are deeply appreciated; Let us keep the faith and stay strong. We will surely be back”, he remarked. The gathering at Dr Bawumia’s residence reflected the resilience and solidarity of NPP supporters, who have rallied behind their leader despite the electoral disappointment.
Many attendees echoed his sentiments, acknowledging the need for a united front to secure the party’s future successes. Dr. Bawumia’s call for unity and reflection is expected to shape the party’s approach in the months ahead as it prepares for its next political battle.
For the NPP, the message is clear: unity is not just an ideal—it is a necessity for overcoming challenges and regaining the trust of the electorate.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Madam Jean Mensa officially declared His Excellency former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the winner of the 2024 presidential election after emerging victorious in the highly contested election on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
The results, as announced, were based on the candidates’ positions on the ballot with Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party obtaining 4,000,655,304 votes (41.61%).
Mr Daniel Augustus Lartey Jnr of the GCPP also secured 16,673 votes (0.15%), Christian Kwabena Andrews of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) gained 16,461 votes (0.15%), and Kofi Akpalu of the LPG garnered 5,219 votes (0.09%).
Again, Mr Mohammed Frimpong of the National Democratic Party obtained 4,413 votes (0.04%), Nana Akosua Frimpomaa of the CPP secured 23,397 votes (0.21%) while former President John Dramani Mahama (NDC) obtained 6,000,328,397 votes (56.55%).
Additionally, Mr Hassan Ayariga of the APC obtained 17,461 votes (0.16%), Kofi Koranteng (Independent) got 3,320 votes (0.03%), George Twum-Barima-Adu (Independent), received 3,091 votes (0.02%), Nana Kwame Bediako (Independent) had 84,478 votes (0.05%) and finally Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen of the Movement for Change secured 31,202 votes (0.28%).
The total valid votes cast stood at 11,191,422, with 230,109 votes rejected. The overall voter turnout from the 267 constituencies was recorded at 60.9%, out of a total registered voter base of 18,774,001.
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