Bawumia charts new course for NPP with policy unit and rebuilding agenda
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has begun a sweeping internal reorganisation aimed at strengthening its structures and preparing for the 2028 general elections. At the centre of this effort is the creation of a dedicated policy unit, announced by the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, during a thanksgiving service held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) on February 15.
The service, attended by party executives, MPs, former ministers, grassroots organisers, and clergy, marked the conclusion of the NPP’s internal electoral processes. Dr. Bawumia told the gathering that the moment should not be seen as a personal victory but as the beginning of a new chapter for the party.
Historically, the NPP has relied on committees and ad hoc teams to craft policy proposals. But after recent electoral cycles, pressure has mounted for the party to modernise and professionalise its approach. Dr. Bawumia said the new policy unit will refine and coordinate the party’s ideas, ensuring that Ghanaians are presented with clear alternatives ahead of the 2028 polls. He added that the restructuring will extend to national, regional, constituency, and grassroots levels to build a more motivated campaign machinery.
The presidential candidate also announced plans for a nationwide “thank you tour” to reconnect with supporters and heal divisions created during the internal elections. He acknowledged that contests often leave scars, urging members to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation. “Healing within the party will not come through silence, but through honest engagement, accountability and a shared commitment to common values and goals,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia placed the rebuilding effort within a broader national context, warning that victory in 2028 would not be automatic. He stressed that discipline, sacrifice, humility, and hard work would be required, with success earned “constituency by constituency and household by household.”
Beyond party matters, he appealed to the government to govern responsibly, cautioning against intimidation and political score-settling. “Democracy should not be reduced to retribution,” he said, adding that leadership must reassure all citizens that they are safe and respected regardless of political affiliation.
Dr. Bawumia pledged his full commitment to the rebuilding process, calling on party members, youth organisers, women’s groups, and elders to recommit to service, competence, and respect for institutions. He described the policy unit, party reorganisation, and grassroots engagement as the foundation of a long-term project to rebuild trust within the NPP and with the Ghanaian public.
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