Bawumia’s fate in NPP hands: elder advises delegates to vote on merit

A member of the Bono Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Dabie Mensah Appiah, has urged delegates participating in the party's Bono Regional Executive Election to vote on merit and prioritise the interests of the party and its 2028 Presidential Candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Elder Counsels Delegates on Merit-Based Voting

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) after casting his ballot at the GNAT Hall in Sunyani, the venue for the election, Mr Mensah Appiah advised delegates to elect loyal, competent and dedicated candidates capable of advancing the vision and electoral fortunes of the party. The election, being supervised by the Electoral Commission (EC), was progressing smoothly amid a strong security presence maintained by the Ghana Police Service when the GNA arrived at the scene.

Mr Appiah, 75, a former Organiser of the NPP in the then Brong-Ahafo Region and popularly known in political circles as “Orga”, emphasised the importance of the delegates' choices to the party's future success. "Our Election 2028 victory largely depends on the candidates you are about to pick today," he said.

Bawumia's Fate in NPP Hands

He commended both delegates and candidates for their conduct and lauded the transparent nature of the election process, expressing optimism that the exercise would end peacefully. Looking ahead to the 2028 General Election, Mr Appiah said the party must remain united and focus on promoting the ideals and leadership qualities of Dr Bawumia. He cautioned that internal disputes and unnecessary disagreements could undermine the party's chances of success.

"The NPP and Bawumia count on us for victory in 2028, and we must make well-informed decisions now, in order not to fail him in the next General Election", Mr Appiah advised. The Bono Regional Communications Officer of the NPP, Gabriel Korang, said 281 delegates were expected to vote in the election, with 29 candidates contesting various regional executive positions.

The Stakes are High

The positions include Regional Chairman, First Vice Chairman, Second Vice Chairman, Regional Secretary, Treasurer, Organiser, Women's Organiser, Youth Organiser, Communications Officer and Nasara Coordinator. Mr Korang's statement underscores the significance of the election, which will determine the leadership of the Bono Region for the next four years.

With the 2028 General Election on the horizon, the stakes are high for the NPP, and Mr Appiah's words of caution serve as a reminder that the party's future success depends on the choices made by its delegates today. As the election continues, one thing is certain: the outcome will have far-reaching implications for the party and its presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Source: JOY