The New Patriotic Party has moved swiftly to project unity and renewed purpose following the declaration of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer elect, as former aspirants publicly accepted the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries and pledged their collective support toward victory in the 2028 general elections.
The show of solidarity, coming hours after the official announcement of results, underscored efforts by the party leadership to consolidate ranks after a keenly contested internal race.
At the party’s headquarters, businessman and former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was among the first to signal reconciliation and unity.
Addressing party executives, elders, and supporters, he said he fully accepted the results as declared by the Electoral Commission and urged his followers to remain calm and disciplined.
“The delegates have spoken, and I want to plead with my supporters that they should stay calm and respect the results, and help all of us to work together to win the 2029 or 2028 election”.
Former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
In his words, elections are contests in which one can win or lose, and losing should be accepted with maturity. He called on all party faithful to throw their support behind Dr Bawumia, whom he congratulated on his victory, adding that unity within the party must be built on mutual respect for differing views.
Former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s remarks were greeted with applause from party leaders, who described his intervention as critical to stabilising the post-primary atmosphere.
Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi Dr Bryan Acheampong, also struck a conciliatory tone, congratulating Dr Bawumia and affirming his commitment to the party’s future.
He disclosed that he had personally reached out to the flagbearer elect earlier in the evening to assure him of his full support. Reflecting on the campaign period, Dr Acheampong described the past four months as demanding but rewarding, noting that while the outcome did not align with his personal hopes, he accepted the results with humility.
He expressed gratitude to delegates, volunteers, campaign staff, and supporters who believed in his vision, as well as to his family for their prayers and patience throughout the campaign.
“The past four months have been very heavy, but incredibly rewarding to all of us, especially the NPP. While tonight’s outcome is not what I had hoped for, I accept the results with humility, and my resolve remains strong”.
Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi Dr Bryan Acheampong
He also acknowledged the counsel and encouragement he received from former President John Agyekum Kufuor and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and commended the Presidential Elections Committee for supervising what he described as a professional process.
Emphasising the task ahead, Dr Acheampong said the NPP must now rebuild trust with Ghanaians, strengthen its structures and prepare decisively for the 2028 elections, guided by unity, discipline and a shared sense of purpose.
Former Education Minister and MP for Bosomtwe Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, similarly pledged his loyalty to the party and its new flagbearer. Speaking before party executives and fellow aspirants, he described the primaries as a fierce but necessary contest that had produced a clear leader.
He said he had personally called Dr Bawumia to congratulate him on what he described as a sweet victory, expressing confidence that the party would soon regain its footing.
“We are going to secure victory in 2028. That means we have to all come together for the unity. We will bring back the great elephant party where it ought to be, in government and as a minority in Parliament, I believe that the better days of our party are ahead of us and not behind us”.
Former Education Minister and MP for Bosomtwe Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum
He thanked his family, the people of Bosomtwe Constituency and party faithful across the country who welcomed him during the campaign. While acknowledging that he did not win the contest, he stressed that the party had produced a winner whom he wholeheartedly supported, with the aim of returning the NPP to government in 2029.
Adding his voice, former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyapong described the moment as an opportunity for renewal within the party. He said the primaries had created space for the NPP to reconnect with the values that inspired its formation and sustained Ghana’s democratic journey.
“I also want to add that we have a wonderful opportunity to restore the values that animated the formation of this solid party, the NPP. We can be proud of our forebears that our tradition is a tradition that is responsible for the sustenance of democracy in our country.”
former NPP General Secretary and Aspirant Kwabena Agyei Agyapong
He urged party members to work together with passion and purpose, from polling stations to the national leadership, to rebuild confidence among Ghanaians.
Kwabena Agyapong expressed confidence that unity and hard work would restore public trust in the party, positioning it for a successful return to power in 2028. He aligned himself with the sentiments expressed by his fellow aspirants, stressing that collective responsibility must now override individual ambition.
The public endorsements from all major contenders reinforced a message consistently echoed by party leaders throughout the primary process that internal competition should strengthen rather than fracture the party.
With Dr Bawumia now confirmed as flagbearer, attention is expected to shift toward grassroots reorganisation, policy refinement and outreach aimed at broadening the party’s appeal ahead of the next general elections.
Party insiders say the swift acceptance of results and public reconciliation among aspirants could help the NPP avoid prolonged internal tensions that have hampered post primary cohesion in the past.
As preparations begin for the 2028 campaign, the leadership has signalled that unity will be the central theme guiding its strategy, with all factions encouraged to contribute to a common cause.
The primaries, though competitive, have thus ended with a collective call for solidarity, discipline and renewed engagement with the electorate. For the NPP, the coming months will test whether the conciliatory words of its leading figures translate into coordinated action capable of delivering electoral victory.
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