Former President William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the various factions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put aside their differences and rally behind flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 general election.
Akufo-Addo says unity among the party’s rank and file will be key to their return to power, charging those who will be elected as national executives to bring everyone on board.
During a courtesy call on him by NPP Director of Communications hopeful, Dennis Edward ‘Miracles’ Aboagye, on Wednesday, August 26, to officially inform him of his intention to contest the position, Akufo-Addo said although internal elections will naturally create competition, the focus must shift to rebuilding the party and securing victory after the elections.
“The elections breed competition; when the die is cast on October 1, and I am confident you will win, you have to bring everybody on board and unite all factions in this party behind our flagbearer to make sure he gets onto the seat in 2029,” he said.
He also described the communications portfolio as one of the most difficult areas in the party’s rebuilding efforts, stressing that effective communication will largely determine whether the NPP succeeds in returning to power.
“To a large extent, whether we prevail or not will depend on the work that you are going to do,” he told Mr Aboagye, adding that the NPP must seize the opportunity in 2028 and work to return to office.
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