Madam Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, member of the NPP National Council of Patrons / National Communication Team
A member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Council of Patrons and its National Communications Team, Madam Beatrice Owarewa Siaw, has called on members of the party to unite and rally behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP begins a renewed push toward the 2028 general elections.
Her call comes at a time when internal discussions within sections of the party’s grassroots have intensified, with conversations around emerging base movements gaining attention and raising concerns about cohesion within the party’s ranks. The development, observed over the past few days, has sparked debate among party faithful and political observers about the need for discipline and unity as the NPP reorganises after its flagbearer election.
Turning point
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Daily Statesman, Madam Owarewa Siaw emphasised that the election of Dr Bawumia as the party’s presidential candidate for 2028 must serve as a turning point for consolidation and renewed focus.
She stated that the moment demands collective responsibility from all members, stressing that the party must now move beyond internal contestation and concentrate on building a formidable and united front.
She explained that with the flagbearer now elected, the party was expected to tidy up its structures, consolidate its base, and operate at full capacity, with emphasis on unity, organisation, and strategic preparation toward the 2028 polls.
“With the flagbearer now elected, it is time for the entire party to tidy up, consolidate, and operate at full throttle. Our focus must be on unity, organisation and preparing for victory in 2028,” she said.
Political history
According to her, Ghana’s political history clearly demonstrates that breakaway political efforts rarely succeed in capturing power in the immediate term, especially within a system dominated by two major political parties. She cautioned that any attempt by factions within the NPP to operate outside the party’s established structures could weaken its electoral prospects and inadvertently strengthen its opponents.
“No political tradition has broken away and, in the immediate term, gone on to win power. Such actions only weaken the larger political family and strengthen the opposition,” she noted.
Madam Owarewa Siaw stressed that the NPP must function as a coordinated and organised political machine, with every layer of its structure actively contributing to the broader objective of winning power in 2028.
“Every NPP executive, regional coordinator and grassroots member has a role to play in fortifying our operations. From constituency offices to local branches, all structures must be functional and aligned. We need strategies that engage citizens meaningfully and communicate our development agenda clearly,” she explained.
Grassroots mobilisation
She further highlighted the importance of grassroots mobilisation, particularly among young people and women, describing them as critical to the party’s electoral success. She indicated that the NPP must intensify its engagement with communities across the country and ensure that its policies and programmes resonate with the everyday concerns of Ghanaians.
According to her, rebuilding trust at the grassroots level will be central to the party’s efforts to regain political power. “Engagement at the grassroots must be intentional and sustained. Our programmes must reach every corner of the country. That is how we build confidence and demonstrate that we are ready to govern again,” she added.
Madam Owarewa Siaw also urged members to put aside their differences and focus on the collective goal of victory in 2028. She stressed that internal divisions, if not addressed, could undermine the party’s credibility and weaken its chances at the polls.
“This is the time to set aside internal disagreements, rally behind our flagbearer, and show that the NPP is prepared, organised, and committed to delivering results for all Ghanaians,” she further stated.
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