Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the power of unity in strengthening the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the party reorganises and rebuilds for the future.

In a powerful address to party delegates themed on the NPP's historical antecedents of a diverse party, Dr. Bawumia said the ongoing rebuilding effort of the party will be solidified if the party members embrace the party's tradition of unity in diversity.

"The task ahead of us is one that we have to conduct with diligence and measure," Dr. Bawumia said.

"In times like these, we should be focused on strengthening our bonds of unity and reinvesting in the ties that bind us. Our foundation and our strength have always been in building a united party," he added.

Dr. Bawumia continued that the NPP has, over the years, been the party that has ''built the broadest coalition of citizens," to not just win elections, but also to deliver effective governance.

"We have been the party that has, over the years, offered hope to the largest diversity of our peoples. Under our tent, it has not mattered where you come from (Whether you are a Sefwi, Fante, Ewe, Ashanti, Ga-Dangbe  Krobo, Dagomba, Wala, Dagarti, Konkomba, Frafra or Mamprusi.  It has not mattered what religion you practice (Whether you are a Christian, Muslim or a traditional African religious practitioner). It has not mattered whether you are rich or poor or whether you are formally educated or not."

"This is why the root of our party resulted from an amalgamation of parties from different parts of Ghana and different interest groups."

Among the political parties he mentioned as members of the NPP's United Party were: the National Liberation Movement (NLM) – dominant in the Ashanti Region, the Northern People’s Party (NPP), which represented the Northern Territories, the Muslim Association Party (MAP), which had support in Muslim communities.

Anlo Youth Organisation (AYO), based in the Volta Region, Ga Shifimokpee, which represented Ga interests in the Greater Accra Region, Togoland Congress, which focused on British Togoland interests and the Federation of Youth Organisation.

"It is clear, therefore, that the bonds of unity in diversity have been our lifeblood and our foundation. Now more than ever, we must refresh them and desist from any language, character or actions that divide us."

"With unity and consistency, we can regain the trust of Ghanaians. If we are fractured and at each other's throats, none of us can cross over and lead us to fulfill this party’s purpose. Tribalism and religious bigotry pose an existential threat and should have no place in the New Patriotic Party."