Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Samuel Awuku, has thrown his support behind the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to remain focused and resilient in the face of what he describes as deliberate attempts to undermine his political ambitions.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, the former National Organizer of the NPP encouraged Dr. Bawumia to stay committed to the party’s mission and not be distracted by ongoing challenges.

“To my dear flagbearer, friend, and senior brother Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, some journeys are never smooth, and some roads are written in dust and rain. Yet history remembers those who kept walking when the ground was uncertain,” Awuku wrote.

Drawing parallels with former NPP leaders, he noted that both former President John Agyekum Kufuor and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo endured difficult political seasons before eventually achieving success.

“The same spirit that carried J.A. Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo through seasons of trial is not absent from this path. You are no stranger to pressure. Your resolve has always spoken quietly but firmly,” he stated.

Sammy Awuku, who is widely regarded as a close ally and confidant of Dr. Bawumia, said recent developments within and around the party indicate that the NPP flagbearer has become the target of political attacks aimed at weakening his prospects ahead of the 2028 general elections.

“We have seen and heard all that is happening around. We know the target is Dr. Bawumia, but he should remain calm and focus on the task ahead. That task is bigger, and no amount of distractions will undermine that effort,” he said.

The Akuapim North legislator expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s ability to lead the NPP back to power, insisting that the party’s strongest chance of victory in 2028 lies in rallying behind its current flagbearer.

“The NPP stands a better chance of winning the 2028 general election with Dr. Bawumia,” he asserted.

Awuku also took aim at the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, accusing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of failing to fulfil key campaign promises made to Ghanaians during the 2024 elections.

According to him, flagship policies such as the much-publicized 24-hour economy initiative have yet to deliver the expected results.

“The NDC promised heaven and earth in the 2024 elections. How many of these promises have they fulfilled? See this 24-hour economy policy; it remains a scam. Look at unemployment in Ghana now; it has skyrocketed than before. This administration has failed woefully and will be voted out in 2028,” he argued.

Awuku concluded his remarks with a call for unity within the NPP, stressing that internal cohesion would be critical to the party’s chances of reclaiming power in the next election cycle.

“The NPP is the only party we have, the only vehicle that we all ride. Only unity can get us the victory we want in 2028. Let’s remain united and stand behind Dr. Bawumia for the goal ahead,” he urged.