Asato: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, has outlined a comprehensive plan to revitalise the New Patriotic Party (NPP), pledging to strengthen the party's grassroots structures and ensure greater inclusivity ahead of the January 31, 2026, presidential primaries.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Bawumia presented what he described as a 'new deal for the NPP grassroots' to nearly 700 delegates at Asato Community Centre in the Akan Constituency of the Oti Region. The plan is anchored on empowerment, transparency, and equitable participation.
The former Vice President emphasised that the NPP's electoral strength lies in its polling station executives and constituency-level coordinators, who deserve structured support and recognition for their commitment to the party's success. "Our grassroots are the lifeblood of the NPP. We must build a system that recognises their sacrifices, supports their welfare, and gives them a direct stake in governance," he stated.
Dr Bawumia's blueprint focuses on five key areas aimed at deepening internal cohesion and improving electoral outcomes. He pledged to establish a structured welfare database to support polling station executives and electoral area coordinators, with the system undergoing quarterly reviews to ensure fairness, inclusiveness, and transparency.
He also announced that a proportion of national appointments, including positions such as CEOs, Ambassadors, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers, would be allocated to constituencies across the country. This measure, estimated to create about 3,000 opportunities, is expected to strengthen the connection between government and the grassroots.
Furthermore, Dr Bawumia proposed the introduction of a 'Constituency Budget' system to empower local areas to directly address development priorities, shifting national planning from a top-down model to one driven by local needs. To maintain unity and pre-empt discontent, he announced plans to institutionalise regular constituency-level town hall meetings, providing forums to identify and resolve internal challenges.
In addition, he vowed to reform the party's election financing model by ensuring campaign funds are transferred directly into official constituency accounts, eliminating intermediaries and promoting accountability.
Dr Bawumia described the proposed reforms as a 'paradigm shift' aimed at making the NPP stronger, fairer, and more responsive to its members' needs. Mr Kofi Adjei Ntim, former District Chief Executive for Kadjebi, praised Dr Bawumia for his commitment to empowering the party's grassroots and urged delegates to rally behind him to consolidate the NPP's unity.
Dr Bawumia was accompanied by Nana Akomea, former MP for Okaikoi South, and other notable party members, as his campaign continues to gather momentum ahead of the NPP's presidential primaries early next year.