Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, has asserted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) did not win the election outright but benefitted from the NPP’s internal shortcomings.
Addressing party members from the Korle Klottey constituency on Tuesday, December 10, Dr. Bawumia explained that an analysis of voter turnout revealed a significant drop in the NPP’s numbers compared to 2020, which paved the way for the NDC’s victory.
“The NDC didn’t win because their figures from 2020 didn’t change in 2024. Our votes dropped by 40%. The analysis is simple: we effectively handed them power through voter apathy. This is a self-inflicted loss,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia urged the NPP to move beyond blame and focus on introspection and unity to rebuild the party.
“This is not the time for blame games; that will only destroy us. Let us come together because divided we fall. Our focus should be on correcting our mistakes and working toward victory in 2028,” he emphasised.
Acknowledging the disappointment of supporters, he underscored the need to prioritise the party’s collective future over personal ambitions.
“This is not about individual ambition; it’s about strengthening the NPP. We may have lost the battle, but we have not lost the war. United, by the grace of God, we will win in 2028,” he affirmed.
Dr. Bawumia highlighted voter apathy as a critical factor in the NPP’s defeat, calling for renewed engagement with the party’s grassroots supporters. He urged members to rally around the party’s shared vision and prepare for the next electoral cycle.
The NPP’s leadership is expected to embark on a nationwide consultation to address the challenges that led to the loss and strategise for the future.