Bawumia outlines plans to strengthen NPP policy development and leadership training

The New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has outlined plans to strengthen the party’s policy development and leadership training initiatives following a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Dr Mark Speich, in Accra. The discussions, held at the KAS Ghana office on Thursday, October 29, covered Ghana’s political and economic future, the NPP’s internal reorganisation and opportunities to deepen cooperation with the German political foundation. In a Facebook post after the meeting, Dr Bawumia said rebuilding the party remained a key priority, with efforts focused on improving its structures and making it more responsive to the expectations of Ghanaians. He highlighted the Patriotic Institute and the NPP Policy Unit as important components of that agenda, explaining that the initiatives would support leadership development, youth participation and the formulation of practical policies. According to him, the party wants its policy proposals to be informed by evidence, assessed for financial feasibility and designed for effective implementation. Dr Bawumia said the broader objective was to develop an NPP driven by ideas, with stronger structures and a more inclusive approach to political engagement. He also acknowledged KAS’s longstanding partnership with the party and expressed optimism about expanding the relationship in the coming months. The meeting forms part of Dr Bawumia’s engagement with stakeholders as the NPP pursues its reorganisation and prepares for the 2028 general election.