Bawumia Launches NPP Rebuild, Announces New Policy Unit Ahead of 2028

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated a major internal restructuring, including plans to establish a strengthened policy unit, as part of efforts to reposition the party for the 2028 general elections.

The announcement was made by the party’s newly elected presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, during the NPP’s post-election thanksgiving service held on February 15, 2026, at the UPSA Auditorium. The event followed the successful conclusion of the party’s national conference and flagbearer election, described by party leaders as orderly and incident-free.

Addressing party executives, Members of Parliament, former ministers, grassroots organisers and supporters, Dr Bawumia said the occasion marked not a personal triumph but the beginning of a new rebuilding phase for the party.

New Policy Direction

Dr Bawumia acknowledged growing calls for the NPP to modernise its structures and professionalise its policy development process. Historically, the party has relied on committees, think tanks and ad hoc teams to craft governance proposals. However, he said reforms are needed to present clearer and more coordinated policy alternatives to Ghanaians.

He announced the creation of a dedicated policy unit tasked with refining, coordinating and effectively marketing the party’s policy proposals ahead of the 2028 polls. The restructuring will also extend to national, regional, constituency and grassroots levels to strengthen the party’s campaign machinery.

Unity and Reconciliation

Dr Bawumia further revealed plans for a nationwide “thank you tour” to appreciate party members for their conduct during the internal elections and to rebuild cohesion across the party.

While describing the internal contests as peaceful, he admitted they created tensions and strained relationships. He called for forgiveness, reconciliation and unity, urging members to move beyond factionalism and personal grievances.

“Healing will not come through silence but through honest engagement and accountability,” he said.

Looking Toward 2028

Placing the rebuilding effort in a broader national context, Dr Bawumia stressed that victory in 2028 would require discipline, humility and sustained hard work.

“Victory will not be automatic. It must be earned constituency by constituency and household by household,” he said, presenting the new policy unit and structural reforms as key to restoring public trust.

He also appealed to the current government to govern responsibly and avoid political intimidation or retribution, emphasising that Ghana’s democracy must not be reduced to score-settling.

Dr Bawumia pledged his full commitment to the rebuilding agenda, calling on party members, youth groups, women’s wings and elders to recommit to service, competence and respect for democratic institutions as the party prepares for 2028.