NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday met with the full Minority Caucus of Parliament and outlined a four-pillar strategic framework to guide the opposition’s conduct in the coming parliamentary session, insisting that every move made in and out of the Chamber must be calculated, evidence-based, and anchored in the goal of winning back the trust of Ghanaians by 2028.
The meeting, held ahead of the House’s resumption on Thursday, was described by those present as a thorough and strategic briefing, with the Flagbearer covering four key areas: positioning the NPP as a government-in-waiting; holding the NDC administration to account on its campaign promises; robustly defending the NPP’s record in government; and protecting the unity of the Caucus as its greatest political asset.
Pillar One: Position As Government-in-Waiting
Dr. Bawumia told the MPs that the NPP had completed its internal reflection following the 2024 election defeat, and must now project itself as a party ready and capable of governing from January 2029. He stressed that the positions MPs take on legislation, the alternative business they bring to the floor, the bills they introduce, and their media conduct must all send the consistent signal that the NPP is prepared to govern.
Pillar Two: Persistent Accountability
On accountability, the Flagbearer directed the Minority to relentlessly scrutinize the NDC government’s claims against the promises it made while in opposition. He disclosed that his office is preparing schedules of the NDC’s various pre-election claims, and called for coordination with civil society organisations and the media to amplify the accountability message week by week. “We cannot wait until 2028. This must be done now,” he said.
“Through questions, statements, and motions, we need to bring business from our side that holds the NDC accountable for its past claims. And this must be persistent.”
Pillar Three: Defend the NPP Record
Dr. Bawumia was particularly emphatic that the NPP must not allow the NDC to define its record in government. He told MPs that the data on the NPP’s achievements must be at their fingertips and deployed confidently on the floor of Parliament, in interviews, and on social media. He warned that if the Caucus failed to robustly defend the record, that record would not survive opposition attacks.
Pillar Four: Guard Internal Unity
On unity, the Flagbearer called for a new discipline of internal consultation within the Caucus, urging MPs to disagree privately where necessary but face the country with one voice. He reminded members that their collective ambition must supersede individual interests, and pledged to be available, engaged, and supportive throughout the parliamentary session.
“Let us walk into the Chamber on Thursday calm, confident, and prepared, not as an aggrieved party, but as a government-in-waiting,” he told the assembled MPs.