The newly elected flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for unity as the party prepares towards the 2028 general elections.
Dr Bawumia said in victory is not a personal one.
After competition comes cooperation. The victory is for all us. Let go of whatever reservation you have. come and let’s work together. We need all ideas to win,” he said inn his acceptance speech at the party’s headquarters after being officially declared winner in the internal contest on January 31.
Earlier, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia expressed gratitude to all who supported his campaign.
Dr Bawumia said this after his campaign Manager, Opare-Ansah had presented collated results for 85% of the polling centres to him at his campaign headquarters.
Mr Opare-Ansah had said that, “your excellency, from what i have presented so far, it can only get better and you are cruising to a comfortable lead.”
This was greeted with loud cheers and singing of the party songs and chanting of “It is Bawumia, No Change.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr Bawumia said, “it is an honour to stand on the shoulders of former flagbearers like Prof Adu Boahene, JA Kuffuor and Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo. I thank you all for making this happen.”
Meanwhile, his main contender, Kennedy Agyapong has conceded defeat.
Speaking at his campaign headquarters, Mr Agyapong threw in the towel after it has become clear that Dr Bawumia’s lead cannot be surmounted.
” Don’t worry, God will take care of you. He knew this date will come. We experienced this in 2023. Stay calm,” he said.
Earlier, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia expressed gratitude to all who supported his campaign.
Mr Opare-Ansah had said that, “your excellency, from what i have presented so far, it can only get better and you are cruising to a comfortable lead.”
This was greeted with loud cheers and singing of the party songs and chanting of “It is Bawumia, No Change.”
Addressing the gathering, Dr Bawumia said, “it is an honour to stand on the shoulders of former flagbearers like Prof Adu Boahene, JA Kuffuor and Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo. I thank you all for making this happen.”
