Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cautioned members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against using tribal or religious sentiments as campaign tools ahead of the party’s 2026 presidential primaries and the 2028 general elections.
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Speaking at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, June 21, Dr. Bawumia described recent attempts to inject divisive rhetoric into internal party politics as dangerous and damaging.
“It is very, very important that we don’t allow people to come in with explanations that are not factual, that divide our party,” he said. “We are a united party, encompassing people from all ethnic groups and religions. We are part of the elephant family.”
He emphasized that religion and ethnicity did not affect his performance in the 2024 elections, referencing his 4.7 million votes. “My 4.7 million votes, was it only Muslims who voted for me? That’s not possible,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia strongly rejected claims that his religious background could affect his electability, noting that if religion were a deciding factor, he would have stepped aside for the good of the party.
“I’m not a selfish person. I value the party. I would never jeopardize our chances of winning in 2028,” he added.
As speculation intensifies ahead of the January 2026 primaries, Dr. Bawumia remains a leading contender, promoting a message of unity and national cohesion over political ambition.
