Joe Ghartey visits Bawumia, calls for unity ahead of 2028 elections
4th March 2026
In a continuing show of post-primary solidarity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), former Attorney-General as well as former presidential aspirant Joe Ghartey has paid a courtesy call on the recently elected 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at his residence in Accra, congratulating him on his victory and pledging unwavering support ahead of the next general election.
Ghartey’s visit forms part of a series of high-profile calls on Dr. Bawumia following his emphatic win in the NPP’s January 31, 2026 presidential primary.
In the days after his election, several leading figures of the party — including former contenders, Members of Parliament, regional executives, and party elders — have taken turns to visit the flagbearer to formally congratulate him and assure him of their support.
Dr. Bawumia, in his responses to the various delegations, has consistently expressed gratitude for their goodwill, stressing that the victory was not personal but the entire party.
He has repeatedly underscored the need for unity, reconciliation, and a collective reset as the NPP reorganises toward 2028.
Joe Ghartey described the engagement as warm and fruitful, noting that he had personally gone to congratulate him and to discuss the way forward for the party.
According to him, their conversation was deep and forward-looking, centred on strengthening party cohesion and positioning the NPP strongly for the future.
He expressed optimism about the journey ahead, declaring that unity and faith would guide the party’s rebuilding efforts and affirming, “God is with us.”
Dr. Bawumia, in welcoming Ghartey, is said to have thanked him for the visit and his statesmanlike posture, acknowledging the contributions of all aspirants to the vibrancy of the internal democratic process.
He reiterated his commitment to running an inclusive campaign that draws on the experience, ideas, and networks of senior party figures such as Joe Ghartey, emphasising that the NPP’s strength lies in its ability to close ranks after competition and move forward as one family.
Following his Accra meeting, Joe Ghartey travelled to Cape Coast where he served as guest speaker at the NPP Central Region Reconciliation on Sunday, March 1, 2026; the event, organised by the regional leadership to mend strained relationships and rebuild trust among members, and in his address he stressed that forgiveness is not a sign of weakness but a strategic necessity for political survival and electoral victory, urging party faithful to let go of bitterness from past internal contests and warning that without reconciliation, members risk becoming “captives of our own grievances.”
The wave of visits to Dr. Bawumia’s residence and the parallel reconciliation programmes across the regions signal a deliberate effort by the NPP to consolidate its base after a competitive primary.
It’s believe that early unity, disciplined messaging, and sustained grassroots engagement will be critical as the NPP seeks to re-energise its supporters and mount a formidable campaign for 2028.