Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has attributed his victory in the party’s January 31 presidential primary to what he described as the party’s firm rejection of tribalism and religious intolerance.
Dr. Bawumia made the remarks on Friday at an Islamic thanksgiving and prayer service held at the National Mosque in Accra, where he expressed gratitude to God for what he termed a decisive endorsement by delegates of the party.
Quoting from the Holy Quran, Chapter 41:34, Dr. Bawumia said: “Repel evil with what is better, repel evil with what is better,” adding that ultimate judgment should be left to God.
He noted that throughout the campaign period, he refrained from responding to what he described as falsehoods and ethnocentric attacks, explaining that his decision was guided by his faith and personal convictions.
“Thankfully, God’s mighty will was shown on January 31, 2026, when He rewarded me with a stunning victory at the primaries,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia stated that the overwhelming nature of his victory demonstrated that the NPP was neither a tribal nor a religiously bigoted party.
“The delegates of the NPP demonstrated that our party votes on the basis of competence, capability, vision, character, humility, integrity and tolerance — not on the basis of tribe or religion,” he added.
He expressed confidence in the party’s chances in the forthcoming general election and called on members and leaders to remain united and work diligently towards securing victory at the polls.
