Bawumia: I’d Have Quit Politics If My Religion Was Blamed for NPP’s Loss

• Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has revealed he was prepared to step aside from politics if the NPP’s 2024 defeat had been linked to his religion or ethnicity.
• He shared that he had privately told former President Akufo-Addo he would not pursue another leadership bid if his identity was seen as a liability.
• The Ocquaye committee report, along with other findings, concluded that religion and ethnicity were not factors in the party’s loss.
• The defeat was instead attributed to economic hardship, unpopular policies, and internal governance issues.
• Bawumia emphasized that personal ambition should never override the party’s collective interest.
• His comments reflect a commitment to unity and reform ahead of the 2028 elections.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, has disclosed that he was ready to walk away from politics if internal investigations had blamed his religion or ethnicity for the party’s electoral defeat. In a candid reflection, Bawumia revealed that he had told former President Nana Akufo-Addo he would not seek another opportunity to lead the NPP if his identity was seen as a political liability.

His remarks follow the release of the Professor Mike Ocquaye-led committee report, which was commissioned to investigate the reasons behind the NPP’s loss. According to Bawumia, the findings — supported by other internal assessments — confirmed that neither religion nor tribal affiliation played a role in the outcome.

Instead, the defeat was attributed to economic challenges, unpopular policies such as the E-Levy, and internal mismanagement. Bawumia acknowledged these issues and emphasized that his loyalty to the party outweighed any personal ambition. He made it clear that he would never allow his candidacy to jeopardize the NPP’s future.

His comments signal a broader effort to unify the party and refocus its strategy ahead of the 2028 elections. By publicly addressing the sensitive issue of identity politics, Bawumia is positioning himself as a leader willing to put principle before power — and party unity above personal gain.

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