In a New Year message addressed to members of the governing party, Dr Bawumia stressed that the ultimate objective of the NPP must be victory in 2028, arguing that the stakes go beyond individual ambition and internal competition.

He urged supporters to remain focused despite what he described as distractions, rumours and perceived divisions within the party.

“To every NPP member listening to me, let us keep our eyes fixed on the prize. We must win 2028 for the sake of Ghana,” he said

The former Vice President cautioned that allowing internal tensions to escalate could weaken the party’s chances of regaining power, noting that disunity only serves the interests of political opponents. He therefore called on party members to consciously set aside actions and rhetoric that could further fracture the NPP.

Dr Bawumia also emphasised that the ongoing flagbearership contest should be driven by ideas, vision and policy direction rather than personal attacks, warning that negative campaigning within the party provides ammunition to opponents ahead of the 2028 polls.

According to him, a disciplined and issue-based contest would not only strengthen internal cohesion but also enhance the party’s appeal to the Ghanaian electorate as it positions itself for a return to government.

“We should not be distracted by the storms around us, the rumours, and the perceived divisions. Let us set aside anything that has the potential to divide our party further. Let us set aside anything that has the potential to divide our party even further. This flagbearership contest should only be about ideas and vision, and not personal attacks on any of us. We only provide ammunition to our opponents if we engage in such anti-party acts” he added

The NPP is expected to elect its flagbearer on January 31, a process that will mark the formal start of the party’s preparations for the 2028 general elections, following recent constitutional reforms aimed at broadening participation in the selection process.