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Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has wrapped up an extensive nationwide tour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The tour, dubbed “Our Journey Together,” marked one of the most comprehensive internal party campaigns in Ghana’s Fourth Republic, taking Dr. Bawumia to all 276 constituencies across the country. It followed the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections and the party’s decision to begin early rebuilding by electing a flagbearer.
Dr. Bawumia officially launched the tour on October 15, 2025, in Sene East in the Bono East Region, embarking on a demanding grassroots engagement aimed at reconnecting with party supporters, listening to concerns, and rebuilding confidence within the party base.
Throughout the campaign, the former Vice President consistently acknowledged the NPP’s loss of more than two million votes compared to the 2020 elections, attributing the setback largely to economic hardship and voter disaffection. He cautioned against internal blame, stressing that the defeat was collective and that recovery would require unity, humility, and better organisation.
A central theme of the tour was grassroots welfare. Dr. Bawumia assured polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, and party foot soldiers that their contributions would be prioritised under his leadership. He pledged regular constituency-level engagements, improved recognition for party workers, and stronger support systems for those sustaining the party at the base.
“Our journey must include everyone, especially those who work hardest for the party,” he told delegates during several engagements, a message that resonated strongly with grassroots members across regions.
The campaign was also characterised by decorum and restraint, with Dr. Bawumia urging supporters to avoid personal attacks and divisive rhetoric. He maintained that internal cohesion would be critical to the NPP’s chances in the 2028 general elections.
Drawing on his political experience, Dr. Bawumia highlighted his journey within the party since 2008, including eight years in opposition, his role in the 2012 election petition, and his eight-year tenure as Vice President. He cited initiatives such as the Ghana Card, Mobile Money Interoperability, and Zipline medical drone delivery services as evidence of leadership driven by ideas rather than excessive spending.
Momentum for the campaign grew steadily, with party executives, MPs, grassroots organisers, and former officials in several regions publicly declaring support for his bid. Some projected decisive margins in his favour, while others switched allegiance from rival aspirants, citing confidence in his vision and leadership.
Dr. Bawumia concluded the tour in the Ashanti Region, thanking party members nationwide for their reception and urging delegates to approach the primaries with calm, unity, and discipline. He pledged to bring all factions together immediately after the contest to refocus the party on rebuilding and renewal.
As the NPP prepares to elect its next flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia’s nationwide tour closes with a clear message of collective responsibility, grassroots inclusion, and shared purpose as the party charts its path toward the 2028 general elections.
