The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana is undergoing a major internal restructuring, and a key part of this is the establishment of a new, strengthened policy unit. This announcement was made by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s newly elected presidential candidate, during the NPP’s post-election thanksgiving service on February 15, 2026, at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra.
Here’s a breakdown of what this means:
– Purpose of the Policy Unit: This dedicated unit will be responsible for refining, coordinating, and marketing the NPP’s alternative policy proposals to Ghanaians as they prepare for the 2028 general elections. It aims to professionalize policy development and present clearer programs to the electorate.
– Broader Rebuilding Strategy: The policy unit is part of a larger plan by Dr. Bawumia to rebuild the party from the grassroots up. This includes reorganizing party structures at national, regional, constituency, and local levels to create a stronger and more motivated campaign machinery.
– Regaining Public Trust: Dr. Bawumia emphasized that establishing this policy unit and reorganizing party structures are essential steps for regaining public trust and offering credible governance alternatives to Ghanaians.
– Focus on Technocratic Policy: His emergence as flagbearer signals a generational and strategic shift for the party, with a renewed focus on technocratic policy development, institutional reform, and long-term political rebuilding.
– Healing and Unity: Recognizing that internal elections can create tensions, Dr. Bawumia used the thanksgiving service to call for forgiveness, reconciliation, and unity among party members. He stressed that healing requires honest engagement, accountability, and a shared commitment to common values.
– Nationwide “Thank You” Tour: The party will also embark on a nationwide “thank you tour” to acknowledge members’ discipline and commitment during the internal election period, aiming to reconnect with the grassroots and rebuild internal cohesion.
– Earning Victory in 2028: Dr. Bawumia cautioned that victory in 2028 will not be automatic and must be earned “constituency by constituency and household by household” through discipline, sacrifice, humility, and hard work.
Essentially, the NPP, under Dr. Bawumia’s leadership, is looking to modernize its approach to policy-making and campaign strategy to enhance its relevance, credibility, and competitiveness for the upcoming 2028 elections.
