Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has made a strong appeal for a campaign rooted in unity and constructive ideas as the NPP presidential primaries season kicks off.
His call came shortly after he received nomination forms for the race, which were picked up on his behalf by a group of enthusiastic NPP youth organizers.
In a gesture that underscored the growing momentum behind his candidacy, the youth leaders personally delivered the forms to Dr. Bawumia, fulfilling a promise they had made earlier.
Their support, he said, represented a remarkable show of faith in his leadership and his vision for the party’s future.
“The youth are a major asset for our party. They represent the future, and they are an asset not only for the party but for the nation, and I want to thank them for this major vote of confidence.”
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
While not yet making an official declaration, Dr. Bawumia made it clear that his ambitions were leaning toward entering the contest. “I want to say that I am minded to contest for the flagbearership.”
He explained that his formal announcement would come when he submits the completed forms to the party headquarters.
In his address, the former Vice President stressed the importance of running a clean and respectful race.
He cautioned against turning the NPP presidential primaries into a battleground of personal attacks and verbal insults, insisting that the process should be one that inspires confidence among party members and the wider public.
He observed that “We are not in a campaign of insults, and we should not be in a campaign of insults.” Instead, he wants the race to be driven by substantive policy proposals.
The question, he emphasized, is not who can shout the loudest, but “What ideas do we have? What are we bringing to the table? How are we going to solve the problems that Ghanaians face?”
Bawumia Pushes for Clean NPP Campaign
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia further urged all aspirants and their supporters to prioritize sharing their policies and vision over attacking rivals.
He stressed that this approach was not only the right thing to do but also a sound political strategy, warning that attempts to discredit fellow contenders ultimately harm the NPP by providing opponents with material that could be used against the party.
“I will not, and you will never hear me insulting any party. Because when this election is over, we have to contest a general election. If we divide ourselves today, we will have difficulty uniting for a general election tomorrow.”
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
His message was clear — unity before, during, and after the primaries is essential if the NPP is to stand a strong chance in the next general election.
The process, he insisted, must begin and end with solidarity among members, ensuring that the party emerges from the NPP presidential primaries stronger rather than fractured.
As he put it, “So let us begin the process with unity and end with unity because that will bring victory in Ghana.”
Dr. Bawumia’s remarks have been widely interpreted as an attempt to set the tone for a disciplined and visionary contest, one that could avoid the pitfalls of bitter infighting that have weakened parties in the past.
His emphasis on youth involvement also points to a campaign that could tap into the energy, creativity, and aspirations of younger Ghanaians — a demographic that will play a decisive role in the country’s political future.
By accepting his forms from the youth wing and praising their commitment, Dr. Bawumia signaled that young people will have a central role in shaping his policy agenda.
This alignment with youthful energy could prove to be a strategic advantage, especially if he manages to frame his candidacy as the bridge between party traditions and the new political realities of modern Ghana.
With the NPP presidential primaries drawing closer, the former Vice President’s focus on ideas over insults sets a clear contrast to more combative campaign styles.
Whether his approach will resonate widely across the party’s grassroots and leadership remains to be seen, but his message is unmistakable: a united NPP, built on shared ideas and mutual respect, is better positioned to win the battle for the nation’s future.
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