Patrick Yaw Boamah, MP for Okaikwei Central, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritise rebuilding its internal structures, discipline, and unity in preparation for the 2028 general elections.
He emphasised the need for introspection following the NPP’s 2024 election loss. “The NPP must be strong, organised, and disciplined to produce a President—not just a flagbearer,” he wrote in a pointed post on X on Thursday, June 20, 2025.
His remarks follow reports of over 60 NPP MPs meeting with 2024 flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to back his 2028 candidacy, raising concerns about premature leadership contests.
While the Okaikwei Central MP avoided naming individuals, his statement is seen as a critique of endorsing Bawumia without addressing the systemic issues behind the 2024 defeat. Party members are increasingly calling for: Reinvigorating grassroots support, Bridging internal factions, Refining the party’s messaging and leadership approach, and Bolstering constituency and regional structures
The NPP’s National Council has scheduled a January 2026 congress to select a new flagbearer. Many NPP people argue this is a plot to solidify Bawumia’s position, but Boamah and others warn that without prior reforms, the early timeline could exacerbate divisions and hinder recovery.
Critics stress that a comprehensive post-election review is essential before any congress to avoid worsening internal tensions.
As the NPP gears up for national reorganisation, leaders are being pressed to focus on unity, grassroots empowerment, and structural renewal rather than early succession disputes.
Boamah’s message is unequivocal: the NPP must rebuild its foundation before aiming for the presidency.
