Bawumia to Embark on Nationwide Campus Engagement Tour Ahead of 2028 Election
- Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced plans for a nationwide campus tour to engage tertiary students ahead of the 2028 elections
- He stressed that the party will not be intimidated by political pressure and reaffirmed its commitment to making its case to the Ghanaian public
- The NPP flagbearer also highlighted the key role of young voters and urged unity among student leaders as part of the NPP’s long-term strategy
- Nabil Abubakar, a member of the NPP, shared his views in an interview with YEN.com.gh
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The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced plans to intensify the party’s engagement across tertiary institutions as part of preparations towards the 2028 general elections.
He indicated that he would personally visit campuses nationwide to interact with students and present the party’s policies and vision.
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“We will take the debate, the ideas to the country, and we will make our case,” he said.
In a report by Citinewsroom, Dr Bawumia stressed that the NPP would not be discouraged by political pressure, insisting that the party remained resolute and focused on its objectives.
“We are, however, saying that we will not be intimidated. You can arrest all of us. We will come back and make our case to the people of Ghana,” he stated.
Bawumia says engagement central to 2028 strategy
He emphasised that young people would once again play a decisive role in the outcome of the 2028 elections, just as they did in 2024, describing the contest as a youth-driven exercise.
“The youth will take over the key positions as we move forward in this country. You know that the vote is largely youth-dominated. 2028, as it was in 2024, will be a youth-dominated election,” he noted.
Dr Bawumia added that strengthening engagement with students, particularly through the Tertiary Students Confederacy of the NPP (TESCON), would remain a key pillar of the party’s campaign strategy.
He urged student leaders to remain united and to take full advantage of ongoing training programmes designed to prepare them for future leadership roles within the party.
Dr Bawumia made these remarks during an engagement with student leaders ahead of a three-day boot camp organised by the party on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
NPP loyalist welcomes Bawumia’s campus tour
Reacting to this in an interview with YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar said he welcomes Dr Bawumia’s campus tour idea.
According to him, engaging with tertiary students is crucial, especially with the 2028 elections on the horizon.
“Young voters will play a significant role in shaping Ghana’s future, and the NPP is wise to prioritise them. Dr Bawumia’s emphasis on unity among student leaders is also spot on. A united front will help the party build momentum and effectively communicate its vision to the youth,” he said.
“The NPP has a strong track record, and highlighting achievements such as infrastructure development and economic growth will resonate with students. The tour will also give Dr Bawumia a chance to connect with students, understand their concerns, and showcase his vision for Ghana’s future. It is a bold move, and I am excited to see how it will play out,” he added.
Bawumia names policy teams
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Bawumia had appointed his four former presidential primary rivals as co-chairpersons on his expanded policy team ahead of the 2028 elections.
The move brought Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Agyapong, Bryan Acheampong and Yaw Osei Adutwum into key policy roles under a new structured framework.
The initiative was aimed at strengthening unity within the party while promoting policy development.
Source: YEN.com.gh
