The NPP stands at a critical juncture following the 2024 general elections, where the party faced a significant setback, losing to the NDC.

Recent comments attributed to Ernest Owusu Bempah, the Deputy National Communications Officer, have sparked concern, alleging that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s candidacy led to voter apathy, with over two million NPP supporters abstaining from voting.

The Friends of Bawumia 2008 (FoB’08), a voluntary group dedicated to the NPP’s progress, firmly believes that this is not the time for finger-pointing or divisive rhetoric. Instead, it is a moment to unite, reflect, and forge a stronger, collective path toward recapturing power in 2028.

According to As a national executive, Owusu Bempah’s role is to foster cohesion, not to amplify grievances that could further fracture our base. We urge him to channel his energy into constructive dialogue within the party’s internal structures.

 

FoB’08 urges party members to prioritize unity, learn from past missteps, and work together to strengthen the party’s structures, refine messaging, and restore Ghanaians’ confidence in the NPP’s ability to govern effectively.

 

See the full statement below.

 

Unite for 2028: A Call to Rally Behind NPP’s Collective Vision

 

The NPP stands at a critical juncture following the 2024 general elections, where we faced a significant setback, losing to the NDC. In the wake of this defeat, recent comments attributed to Ernest Owusu Bempah, the Deputy National Communications Officer of the NPP, have sparked concern. Owusu Bempah alleged that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, our 2024 flagbearer, was the “wrong candidate” and that his candidacy led to widespread voter apathy, with over two million NPP supporters abstaining from voting. While we respect the right of party members to express their views, we, the Friends of Bawumia 2008 (FoB’08), a voluntary group dedicated to the NPP’s progress, firmly believe that this is not the time for finger-pointing or divisive rhetoric. Instead, it is a moment to unite, reflect, and forge a stronger, collective path toward recapturing power in 2028.

 

As a party with a proud history of resilience and transformative governance, the NPP cannot afford to dwell on assigning blame. Owusu Bempah’s claims, though rooted in his perspective, risk deepening internal divisions at a time when unity is paramount. His assertion that Dr. Bawumia’s candidacy alienated the grassroots lacks empirical backing, as recent polls suggest that the party’s defeat was not solely tied to our flagbearer but rather to broader issues, including divisive primaries and campaign missteps. Moreover, his public criticism of Dr. Bawumia, a loyal and dedicated leader who has served the party with humility, provides unnecessary ammunition to our opponents, who are already capitalizing on our post-election challenges. As a national executive, Owusu Bempah’s role is to foster cohesion, not to amplify grievances that could further fracture our base. We urge him to channel his energy into constructive dialogue within the party’s internal structures.

 

The 2023 internal elections exposed fault lines within the NPP, with divisive campaigns during the presidential primaries contributing to voter apathy and disunity. We cannot repeat these mistakes. The viscous campaign styles adopted by some candidates sowed seeds of discord that our opponents later exploited. As FoB’08, we call on all party members, leaders, executives, and grassroots supporters to learn from these missteps and prioritize unity. The road to 2028 demands a united front. We must not allow internal squabbles to overshadow our shared goal of returning to power and delivering on our vision of a prosperous Ghana. FoB’08 stands ready to support the NPP in this endeavor, advocating for inclusive dialogue, strategic reorganization, and a renewed commitment to the grassroots. Let us set aside personal agendas and work together to strengthen our party’s structures, refine our messaging, and restore the confidence of Ghanaians in the NPP’s ability to govern effectively.

 

In the words of Dr. Bawumia during his concession speech, “The people of Ghana have spoken, and we respect that decision with all humility.” Let us honor that humility by coming together, not tearing apart. The NDC may have won the battle in 2024, but the war for Ghana’s future is far from over. As FoB’08, we call on every NPP member to unite, channel our grievances into constructive action, and forge a stronger, more cohesive party to capture power in 2028. Together, we can and will rise again.

 

Signed, FoB’08 Communication Team

 

 

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