By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Former Vice President and flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 presidential election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has admitted the mistakes of the NPP-led administration, offering an apology to Ghanaians while appealing for renewed trust ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking at an engagement in London, in the United Kingdom, Dr Bawumia admitted that although the NPP had made significant strides in governance, it had also made notable mistakes which contributed to the party’s losing key constituencies across the country.
“The NPP did a lot of work, there’s no doubt about that, but we did not get everything right. We got quite a few things wrong, and I think that, on my own behalf and on behalf of the party, I apologise to all of you for us not getting the figures right,” he said.
Despite the setback, Dr Bawumia expressed optimism about the future, stressing they will correct the wrongs if given another opportunity.
“I believe that, by the grace of God, if we are given another opportunity, we will get many things right, because we have learnt the lessons that will guide us forward.”
Following the party’s unprecedented defeat in the last general election, a 12-member committee led by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, was tasked to investigate the causes of the defeat which the committee has subsequently presented its findings to the party’s leadership.
However, the party has declined to disclose the contents of the report, arguing that it is not intended for public consumption.
The NPP suffered significant losses in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary contests.
Mr John Mahama, on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), polled 6,328,397, representing 56.55%, while Dr Mahamudu Bawumia secured 4,657,304, representing 41.61%.
The country’s 9th Parliament has also witnessed a historic shift in power as the NDC secures a commanding majority over the NPP’s representation. The governing party currently holds 183 seats, leaving the NPP with just 88 seats. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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