Suhum NPP unites for Dr Bawumia 2028

In a strong display of post-primary reconciliation and grassroots unity, leaders and former campaign coordinators of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Suhum Constituency in the Eastern Region have formally united behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 general election, signaling a decisive shift from internal competition to collective mobilisation.

The unity drive was led by the Member of Parliament for Suhum, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as "Protozoa", who on Sunday convened a strategic get-together that brought together coordinators and leaders of the various campaign teams that contested the NPP’s January 31, 2026, presidential primary.

The meeting included representatives of the campaign structures of former aspirants, and the DMB (Dr Mahamudu Bawumia) campaign team.

Speaking at the forum, the Suhum MP stressed that the period of internal contestation was over and that political maturity demanded unity and cooperation.

He explained that following a resolution at the Constituency Executive Committee (CEC) meeting the previous week, the leadership decided to engage all former campaign teams to formally close ranks.

According to him, the objective was to move the party into the next phase of the political journey with all supporters, structures, and campaign machinery working in one direction.

He told the gathering that the constituency had collectively resolved that the elections were over, a flagbearer had been duly elected, and political prudence required all factions to rally behind the party’s candidate to prosecute a unified and effective 2028 campaign.

He emphasized that five candidates contested the primary, but the process produced a clear winner in Dr Bawumia, making unity not just necessary but inevitable for the party’s survival and success.

Positioning Dr Bawumia as a credible national leader, the MP described him as one of the most experienced politicians in Ghana today, citing his eight years as Vice President and his deep involvement in national governance.

He argued that the delegates’ choice reflected a belief that Dr Bawumia is the best candidate to wrest power for the NPP in 2028, especially after the party’s period in opposition following the 2024 elections.

Drawing a direct link between national economic issues and local realities, the Suhum MP highlighted cocoa pricing as a critical concern, noting that Suhum is a major cocoa-growing constituency.

He accused the current NDC government of unfairly treating cocoa farmers through price reductions, arguing that such actions contradict the minimum guaranteed pricing principle that farmers rely on for budgeting and survival.

He maintained that under an NPP administration, such reductions would not have occurred, insisting that protecting farmers’ livelihoods is part of the party’s political tradition and values.

He further stated that cocoa farmers across his constituency feel shortchanged by the current policy direction, recalling fluctuations in cocoa prices from GH¢13,000 down to GH¢10,000 and GH¢9,000, without any meaningful compensation to farmers.

According to him, this amounts to a “raw deal” for cocoa farmers, stressing that just as the government cannot reduce public sector salaries after budget commitments, it should not reduce cocoa prices after guaranteeing farmers a minimum price at the start of the season.

The Suhum Constituency Chairman, Frederick Ofosu, reinforced the unity message, describing the meeting as a necessary democratic step after a competitive internal election.

He noted that democracy produces only one winner and that true democratic culture requires all contestants and their supporters to rally behind the victor.

He said the constituency deliberately brought together the “campaign star wars” of the various aspirants to chart a common path forward.

According to him, the engagement provided an opportunity to share experiences, lessons learned from the primary, and strategic ideas for the future, creating a practical roadmap toward 2028.

He argued that the NPP’s historical electoral record shows that the party does not naturally lose elections but rather loses when it disappoints public expectations through acts of omission or commission.

In his view, whenever the party regains unity, discipline, and public confidence, it becomes electorally dominant.

He stressed that the responsibility now lies with party members to marshal all forces, rebuild confidence among the electorate, and present the NPP as a credible alternative capable of delivering better governance.

He described the unity meeting as timely, especially as the party prepares for its broader national reorganisation process, noting that cohesion at the constituency level is critical to the success of national restructuring efforts.

The Suhum unity meeting comes against the broader background of post-primary reconciliation across the NPP, following Dr Bawumia’s decisive victory in the January 31, 2026, presidential primary.

Across the country, party structures, MPs, former aspirants, executives, and grassroots organisers have been engaging in similar reconciliation efforts aimed at healing divisions, rebuilding trust, and constructing a united front for 2028.