As the NPP transitions into opposition, Dr Bawumia urged the team to remain focused and committed, marking the start of a reflective and strategic planning phase for the party’s future.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has met with the Party’s Communications Team since losing the presidential election on December 8, to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
At a meeting in his residence, he expressed disappointment over the results, where the NDC candidate, John Dramani Mahama, secured 56.55% of votes compared to Dr. Bawumia’s 41.61%.
Dr. Bawumia attributed the defeat to low voter turnout across the country, with 2.1 million NPP supporters abstaining.
“The turnout was extremely low, and everyone was wondering what was happening. Where were our people? This concern was felt from Axim all the way to Zebilla, across the entire country. We just couldn’t understand why so many people were absent. It turned out that 2.1 million of us decided to stay home as well. That was the situation,” the NPP Flagbearer recalled.
He emphasized the need to investigate the reasons for this apathy by engaging directly with voters.
“To solve a problem, you first need to understand what the problem is. In this case, the issue was that our people did not vote. The next question is: Why didn’t they vote? That is the question we will address through our research,” he said.
Despite the loss, he praised the Communications Team for their strong performance, particularly in dominating social media, although he noted challenges in traditional media.
As the NPP transitions into opposition, Dr Bawumia urged the team to remain focused and committed, marking the start of a reflective and strategic planning phase for the party’s future.
Story: Kwabena Kyekyeku
