Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite and work diligently towards victory in the 2028 general elections, stressing that discipline, reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation will be crucial to success.
He made the appeal during the party’s national thanksgiving service held at the auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra, following the NPP’s January 31 presidential primary. The venue was filled with party faithful who participated in praise, worship and special prayers offered for Bawumia as flagbearer.
Addressing supporters, Bawumia drew inspiration from scripture, likening his primary victory to the biblical passage in Psalm 118:22, which states, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” He said the verse strengthened his resolve and symbolised perseverance in the face of political challenges.
He called on party members to forgive one another for harsh words exchanged during the campaign period, urging them to prioritise shared goals over differences. According to him, internal unity would be essential as the party prepares for the next national polls.
“What we have to do is deepen our concentration on what we have in common and put less emphasis on what we differ on,” he said. “The road ahead will demand discipline, sacrifice and hard work. Victory in 2028 will not be gifted to us. It must be earned constituency by constituency, household by household, with humility and purpose.”
Before the scripture reading, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticised the government over what he described as a continuing crisis in the cocoa sector, alleging that some farmers had remained unpaid for months. His remarks highlighted policy concerns that party figures say will form part of their campaign messaging.
Organisers also announced that proceeds from the offertory collected during the service would be donated to the Bible Society of Ghana to support its programmes, describing the gesture as part of the party’s commitment to faith-based engagement and social responsibility.
Party officials said the thanksgiving service served both as an expression of gratitude for a successful primary and as a symbolic moment to rally supporters ahead of the next electoral cycle. With the 2028 vote still several years away, Bawumia’s message signalled an early push to consolidate party ranks and build momentum, underscoring the belief among NPP leaders that sustained unity and effort will determine their chances at the polls.