NPP Peace Pact: NAPO urges delegates to vote massively for Dr Bawumia

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general elections, has made a solemn appeal to party delegates to turn out in their numbers and vote massively for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, while urging all five flagbearer aspirants and their supporters to accept the outcome of the primaries and rally behind whoever emerges winner to protect the party’s peace process.

While acknowledging that the other four contestants are equally capable and have shown commitment to the party, Dr Opoku Prempeh said he believes Dr Bawumia remains the most appropriate candidate, with the right exposure and meeting the necessary criteria to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections.

His comments come after the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NPP facilitated the signing of a peace memorandum by all five candidates contesting the party’s flagbearer position, a move aimed at ensuring calm, respect and unity ahead of the internal elections.

Dr Opoku Prempeh said the peace memorandum must not be treated as a mere ceremonial document, but a binding commitment that should guide the conduct of aspirants, campaign teams and supporters before, during and after the primaries.

He further called on the other contestants and their backers to place the party’s collective interest above personal ambition, emphasising that internal competition must not be allowed to weaken the NPP’s cohesion.

“After the contest, we must remain one party—united behind the elephant—and firmly committed to supporting whoever is chosen to lead,” he said in a firm but measured tone.

He expressed appreciation to the NEC, the five candidates and all stakeholders whose efforts made the signing possible, describing it as an important step to safeguard party unity and strengthen internal democracy.

Dr Opoku Prempeh concluded by urging party members to uphold peaceful politics and reject any conduct that could breed division, insisting that the NPP’s strength lies in discipline and shared purpose.