Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has publicly apologised to members of the party for the NPP’s disappointing performance in the last general elections.

Speaking during an address in London, United Kingdom, Dr Bawumia acknowledged that the NPP made several missteps which contributed to substantial losses in key constituencies.

“The NPP did a lot of work, there’s no doubt about that, but we did not get everything right. We got quite a few things wrong, and I think that, on my own behalf and on behalf of the party, I apologise to all of you for us not getting the figures right,” he said.

Despite the setback, Dr Bawumia expressed optimism about the future, stating:
“I believe that, by the grace of God, if we are given another opportunity, we will get many things right, because we have learnt the lessons that will guide us forward.”

Following the party's landslide defeat in the 2024 elections, a 12-member committee led by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, conducted a probe into the causes of the defeat and has presented its findings to the party's leadership.

However, the party has declined to disclose the contents of the report, arguing that it is not intended for public consumption.

In the elections, the NPP suffered significant losses in the presidential and parliamentary contests.

Mr John Mahama, on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), polled 6,328,397, representing 56.55%, while Dr Mahamudu Bawumia secured 4,657,304, representing 41.61%.

The country's 9th Parliament has also witnessed a historic shift in power as the NDC secures a commanding majority over the NPP's representation.

NDC currently holds 183 seats, leaving the NPP with just 88 seats.