The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dormaa East, Paul Apreku Twum-Barimah, has urged the leaders, aspirants and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to maintain calm and unity as the party prepares to elect its flagbearer for the 2024 general elections.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the MP said it is essential for the party to approach the November 4, 2023 presidential primaries with a shared sense of purpose and avoid any conduct that could undermine the electoral process and the party’s unity.
“It is essential that we approach this crucial period with unity, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose.”
“Our main aim as a political party is to retain political power, and therefore, unity, dedication, and commitment are crucial. I am confident that when we stand together, we shall break the eight and continue to achieve great things in building Ghana,” said Twum-Barimah.
He also called on the party faithfuls to refrain from hate speech, misinformation or incitement to violence, and to ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the primaries.
He said, “As party faithfuls, we must refrain from any conduct, such as hate speech, misinformation, or incitement to violence, that could undermine the electoral process and ultimately the unity we enjoy as a party.”
The Dormaa East MP urged party members to focus on the collective goal of ensuring the party’s success in the upcoming elections.
“Let’s come together as one party and strive to break the 8. Yes, we can! We shall break the 8,” Twum—Barimah declared, expressing confidence in the party’s ability to secure victory.
“God bless the New Patriotic Party. God bless our Homeland, Ghana, and make us great and strong,” concluded Twum-Barimah, encapsulating the party’s optimism and determination moving forward.
The NPP presidential primary is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2023, with several aspirants vying for the party’s ticket.
The winner will face the candidate of the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the 2024 general elections.