Accra: The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South and Ranking Member on Parliament's Trade and Industry Committee, Michael Okyere Baafi, has called on delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put aside apathy, divisions, and internal camps following the party's flagbearership contest and rally behind the newly elected flagbearer in the spirit of unity.
According to Ghana Web, the lawmaker emphasized that supporters of the party, irrespective of their former affiliations to various aspirants, must accept the outcome of the just-ended contest in good faith and throw their full support behind the flagbearer-elect. He stressed that the collective interest of the party must always take precedence.
Okyere Baafi stated that the NPP made the right decision by electing former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. He noted that the party's branding, ideology, and public image over the years have been mainly associated with Dr. Bawumia.
He explained that given Dr. Bawumia's long-standing role in shaping the party's economic narrative and national appeal, there was no justification for changing a candidate of such calibre at this critical stage of the party's political journey.
The MP further emphasized that the New Patriotic Party's political tradition is anchored on consistency, strong principles, and continuity, adding that the election of Dr. Bawumia reflects the party's unwavering commitment to these values.
He expressed confidence that maintaining consistency in leadership and message will positively influence the party's chances of victory in the 2028 general elections.
Okyere Baafi concluded by appealing to delegates and supporters of all former aspirants to see Dr. Bawumia's victory as a collective win for the entire party, urging them to embrace unity, peace, and reconciliation as key pillars for building a strong opposition and positioning the NPP for a return to power.