It takes a strong party to win, not just a flagbearer – Boamah warns NPP

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has emphasised the urgent need for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to strengthen its internal unity, discipline, and organisational structure as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.

In a pointed post on Twitter (now X) on Thursday evening, 20 June, the lawmaker stated: “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) needs a strong party, well organised and disciplined to produce a President, not just a Flagbearer”.

The remarks come at a time when the party is grappling with the aftermath of its 2024 electoral defeat, with some members and analysts calling for introspection and comprehensive restructuring.

While Boamah did not mention names, his comment is widely interpreted as a subtle critique of the party’s early moves towards the next flagbearership contest, particularly after 60 of the NPP’s 88 MPs held a closed-door meeting with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s 2024 presidential candidate, pledging support for his 2028 bid.

The tweet has reignited debate over whether the NPP is rushing into succession politics without first addressing deeper organisational issues and the root causes of its electoral loss.

Some senior NPP figures and grassroots members are cautioning against a rushed response to the 2024 election defeat.

They argue that launching into campaign mode without first addressing internal issues could worsen divisions within the party.

The NPP’s National Council has approved an early congress in January 2026 to elect a new flagbearer, a move some see as giving Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia a head start.

As the NPP heads toward its national congress, pressure is mounting on the leadership to prioritise unity, reform, and renewal before shifting focus to the 2026 primaries and the 2028 general elections.