New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has showered praise on the party’s Minority caucus in Parliament, describing them as the “last line of defence and glimmer of hope” for Ghanaians since the NPP lost power in the December 2024 general elections.
Speaking during a pre-Parliament session briefing with the Caucus, Dr. Bawumia commended the MPs for what he described as their resilience and commitment while operating under difficult opposition conditions.
“In the last 17 months, when all has been said and done, you have been the last line of defense and glimmer of hope for the Ghanaian. You have stood and defended our nation and party to everyone’s admiration,” he stated.
He said the growing description of the group as the “Mighty Minority” was well deserved, insisting that their influence extended beyond the number of seats they occupy in Parliament.
According to him, the Caucus had become the parliamentary voice of millions of Ghanaians who continue to place their trust in the NPP.
“Do not underestimate your place in this moment,” he told the MPs. “In opposition, the Minority Caucus is not a spectator. You are the first line of accountability, the first line of policy scrutiny, and the first line of reassurance to citizens who are beginning to ask whether the promises made to them were carefully thought through or merely crafted for campaign applause and deception.”
Dr. Bawumia further argued that Ghana was at a critical political crossroads, claiming the honeymoon period of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration was gradually fading as citizens began questioning the government’s performance.
He noted that voices which had previously remained silent were beginning to speak out, creating what he described as an opportunity for the Minority to deepen its engagement with the public and intensify scrutiny of government policies.
The former Vice President also assured the MPs of his continuous support, promising to engage regularly with the Caucus on policy direction, strategy, and communication.
“I believe in this Caucus. I believe in your intellect, your courage, your experience, your political instincts and above all your love for NPP and Ghana,” he said.
“I have seen you stand firm when the party needed a voice, and I want you to know that I do not take your sacrifices for granted.”
Dr. Bawumia also condemned what he described as the recent harassment and intimidation of NPP activists and communicators, urging Minority MPs to defend constitutional freedoms and protect the rights of all citizens regardless of political affiliation.
