Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on the completion of his first year in office, describing the mandate given to him by Ghanaians as a sacred responsibility.
In a New Year message, Dr. Bawumia said he sincerely wishes the President well and encouraged him to prioritise the protection of Ghana’s peace, stability and national unity. He stressed that Ghana’s long-standing reputation as a beacon of stability in a volatile region must be preserved.
Dr. Bawumia noted that the Mahama administration inherited a solid national foundation in many respects and urged the government to strengthen existing democratic and security structures rather than allow them to weaken. He warned that any erosion of these foundations could have serious consequences for the country.
He referenced the 2025 Global Peace Index, which ranked Ghana 60th globally and seventh in Sub-Saharan Africa, pointing out that the drop reflects growing security concerns and pockets of unrest. According to him, safeguarding peace and unity remains essential to Ghana’s democratic development and progress.
