Bawumia to NPP MPs: The work to restore confidence and secure a better future for Ghana begins now

The presidential candidate and leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mahamudu Bawumia, has held a strategic meeting with the party’s Minority Caucus ahead of the resumption of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.

The meeting, held on Wednesday, May 20, focused on strengthening the opposition party’s parliamentary strategy, rebuilding public trust following the 2024 general election defeat, and positioning the NPP as a credible alternative government ahead of the 2028 elections.

Addressing the Minority lawmakers, Dr Bawumia stated that the engagement was aimed at charting a “clear and strategic path forward” not only for the NPP but also for Ghana’s democratic future.

“Our focus is to rebuild and offer credible alternatives and to hold the government accountable,” he stated.

According to Dr Bawumia, the NPP’s approach moving forward will be anchored on unity, discipline, and evidence-based leadership both within Parliament and in the party’s broader political engagements nationwide.

He urged party members and legislators to remain focused and united as the party works toward regaining the confidence of Ghanaians after its loss in the 2024 elections.

“Unity and evidence-based leadership will define the NPP’s conduct both inside and outside Parliament,” he stressed.

The former Vice President further declared that the party’s post-election reflection and internal assessment period had officially ended, noting that the NPP must now fully concentrate on rebuilding its image and reconnecting with the electorate.

“We have finished the period of introspection. We must now position ourselves credibly as a party preparing to govern from January 7, 2029,” Dr Bawumia stated.

Political analysts say the meeting signals the beginning of a renewed opposition strategy by the NPP as the party seeks to reorganise itself after losing power in the 2024 elections. The engagement is also expected to strengthen coordination between the party leadership and its parliamentary caucus as debates on major national policies resume in Parliament.

The Minority Caucus is expected to play a central role in scrutinising government policies, proposing alternative solutions, and influencing national conversations on the economy, governance, energy, and social development during the new parliamentary session.

Dr Bawumia’s remarks also appear aimed at reassuring party supporters and stakeholders that the NPP remains focused on returning to power through reforms, stronger policy proposals, and effective parliamentary opposition.

The resumption of Parliament is expected to feature discussions on several critical bills and national policy reforms, making the role of the Minority Caucus particularly significant in shaping legislative debates over the coming months.