'I believe NPP will comeback into gov't in 2028' - Bawumia

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a 2024 presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He is confident about the party's chances in the 2028 elections.

Dr. Bawumia spoke to NPP members in London. He met with the party's diaspora branch during this meeting. He noted that historical trends favor opposition parties in Ghana.

He explained that it is hard for new candidates to win after two terms of a sitting president. This pattern gives him optimism for the NPP’s future.

He said, "Our political history suggests that it is very difficult for a first-time presidential candidate to win an election in Ghana." He believes the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will bring a new candidate in 2028, which could benefit the NPP.

Dr. Bawumia also mentioned that the NDC may struggle to keep its promises made before winning the 2024 election. He pointed out that they promised to reduce living costs, but prices have increased instead.

He apologized to party members for the NPP’s poor performance in recent elections. “We did not get everything right,” he admitted. “I apologize on behalf of the party.”

Despite past setbacks, he remains hopeful about future opportunities. “If we are given another chance, we will get many things right,” he stated.

After their defeat in 2024, a committee led by Professor Mike Oquaye investigated its causes. The committee presented its findings to party leadership but did not make them public.

The NPP faced significant losses in both presidential and parliamentary contests during those elections.