- Dr. Bawumia Calls for Unity After NPP Defeat
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- Bawumia Urges Party to End Blame Game
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the unsuccessful presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for unity among party members after their defeat in the 2024 presidential election.
In a meeting with party executives on December 10, just two days after his historic concession, Dr. Bawumia urged party supporters to avoid blaming individuals for the loss. He emphasized that the party’s failure to secure the presidency was not a result of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) winning, but rather the NPP losing a significant portion of its votes.
“We went into the election and we failed to achieve our expectations. That is why we accepted and conceded defeat, but that does not mean it’s over. We have lost a battle and not a war. I want to encourage you all,” Dr. Bawumia said.
Reflecting on the election results, he added, “As you can see, we gave the victory to the NDC. They didn’t win. The votes they obtained didn’t change compared to the 2020 elections. Ours reduced by 40% so the analysis is simple.”
Dr. Bawumia urged party members to come together, set aside differences, and focus on rebuilding the party rather than placing blame. He stressed the importance of collective efforts to correct the party’s mistakes and prepare for future success.
“What I want us all to know is that ‘united we stand, divided we fall.’ This time, everyone is sad, and we are in pain. I’ve seen many people in pain. I have an abiding belief in God, so I know no one questions the plan of God. His ways are not ours, and that’s why we most often do not understand his ways. It might be the best for you. Don’t resort to blaming people out of pain. The blame game will destroy. Let’s come together,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia continued, emphasizing the importance of unity for the party’s future: “We were at fault and so we have to review what to do and by 2028 we will win united. We need unity. Stop the blame game, let’s look at the future. At this stage, we are looking to build the party again. It’s not about individual ambition. Let’s build the party. Once the party is ready, we will go for the main event.”
