Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a former Vice President of Ghana and NPP presidential hopeful
Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stressed the significance and power of unity in rebuilding the New Patriotic Party.
In an address to party delegates at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, July 19, 2025, Dr Bawumia said the rebuilding effort of the party can only be solidified if the party is united.
“The task ahead of us is one that we have to conduct with diligence and measure.”
“In times like this, we should be focussed on strengthening our bonds of unity and reinvesting in the ties that bind us. Our foundation and our strength has always been in building a united party,” Dr Bawumia advised.
He added that the NPP has, over the years, “built the broadest coalition of citizens” to not just win elections but also deliver effective governance.
“We have been the party that has over the years offered hope to the largest diversity of our peoples. Under our tent, it has not mattered where you come from (Whether you are a Sefwi, Fante, Ewe, Ashanti, Ga-Dangbe Krobo, Dagomba, Wala, Dagarti, Konkomba, Frafra or Mamprusi. It has not mattered what religion you practice (Whether you are a Christian, Muslim or a traditional African religious practitioner). It has not mattered whether you are rich or poor or whether you are formally educated or not.”
“This is why the root of our party resulted from an amalgamation of parties from different parts of Ghana and different interest groups.”
Dr Bawumia reminded the delegates of the NPP’s tradition emphasising the party which was initially called United Party was formed through an amalgation of ethnic groups across the country and political parties.
Among the political parties he mentioned as member of the NPP’s United Party were: the National Liberation Movement (NLM) – dominant in Ashanti Region,
Northern People’s Party (NPP) – which represented the Northern Territories, Muslim Association Party (MAP) which had support in Muslim communities.
He continued the Anlo Youth Organisation (AYO), based in the Volta Region, Ga Shifimokpee which represented Ga interests in the Greater Accra Region, Togoland Congress which focused on British Togoland interests
and the Federation of Youth Organisation.
“It is clear therefore that the bonds of unity in diversity has been our lifeblood and our foundation. Now more than ever we must refresh them and desist from any language, character or actions that divide us.”
“With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians. If we are fractured and at each others throats, none of us can cross over and lead us to fulfill this party’s purpose. Tribalism and religious bigotry pose an existential threat and should have no place in the New Patriotic Party.”
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