Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says the NPP stands a strong chance of returning to power in the 2028 general elections, citing Ghana’s political history that disfavors first-time presidential candidates.
Addressing members of the NPP’s UK branch in London, Dr Bawumia argued that opposition parties have historically enjoyed an upper hand when the ruling party fields a new candidate after a two-term presidency.
“Our political history suggests that it is very difficult for a first-time presidential candidate to win an election in Ghana,” he stated. “So, there is a sense that in 2028, the NDC is going to bring a candidate for the first time. I believe we will have an advantage, all things being equal, over that new candidate.”
Dr Bawumia further explained that his confidence is also rooted in what he described as the NDC’s likely failure to deliver on its numerous campaign promises made ahead of the 2024 elections.
“In opposition, they made so many promises and told a lot of stories about what they were going to do. They said they would reduce the cost of living… but prices are rather going up,” he noted.
He also acknowledged the NPP’s disappointing performance in the 2024 elections and took responsibility for the party’s electoral outcome. “The NPP did a lot of work, there’s no doubt about that. But we did not get everything right. We got quite a few things wrong, and I think that, on my own behalf and on behalf of the party, I apologise to all of you for us not getting the figures right.”
Despite the loss, Dr Bawumia remained optimistic about the party’s future. “By the grace of God, if we are given another opportunity, we will get many things right, because we have learnt the lessons that will guide us forward,” he said.
The NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections was significant, with John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) winning the presidency with 56.55% of the vote (6,328,397 votes) compared to Dr Bawumia’s 41.61% (4,657,304 votes). The party also lost several parliamentary seats.
A 12-member committee led by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has since submitted a report on the causes of the defeat, but party leadership says the findings are not for public disclosure.
Nonetheless, Dr Bawumia insists the NPP is taking the lessons seriously and is gearing up for a stronger comeback.
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