The legislator for Hemang Lower Denkyira, Bright Wireko–Brobby, is rallying members of the party to unite ahead of the 2020 elections.

The Deputy Employment Minister says the upcoming primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is only a first step in a long electoral process.

According to him, there is a need for party members to consider the bigger picture, which is the party's unity, in mind.

“The contest is between us and our major opponent, the NDC, and not an internal fight among us as NPP people.

"We are preparing for the bigger contest ahead in 2020. And I know victory will be ours. But let’s unite first,” the lawyer said.

The deputy minister was speaking during meetings with polling station executives and constituency officers of the party in the Hemang Lower Denkyira constituency.

He cautioned delegates, polling station and constituency executives to be mindful of the language they use in their campaigns.

Mr Wireko–Brobby explained that they will all have to work together to ensure victory for President Akufo–Addo and himself in the 2020 elections.

According to him, it is the interest of the NPP that should be placed first above all other things, and not the individual interest of any party member. 

The NPP will on April 25, hold primaries across the country to elect parliamentary candidates for the 2020 elections.

The MP explained to them the essence of parliamentary primaries is to deepen democracy at the grassroots level for the benefit of ordinary Ghanaians.

Two people including Lawyer Wireko-Brobby are contesting for the seat in the Hemang Lower Denkyira constituency.

The incumbent MP expressed confidence he will be victorious in the primary, and additionally win the seat for the party in the 2020 elections.