Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has committed to giving free tertiary education to all those with disabilities who attend university in Ghana.

He made this known during a meeting with clerics in the Western North Region as part of his continuing national trip.

Dr. Bawumia stated that, while scholarships are intended to benefit all people, his administration will emphasise scholarships for those with disabilities.

The NPP flagbearer stated that the scholarship will cover both academic and residential tuition for all people with disabilities beginning in 2025.

“I am very clear on the way forward. I believe that for persons with disabilities, we are going to support them a bit more. We are giving scholarships to every person but I am going to dedicate some of the monies to our scholarship secretariat and the GET Fund to provide free tertiary education; both tuition and accommodation to every person with a disability who makes it into the university so they can all benefit,” he stated.   

Stephen Ntim, the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to reconcile independent candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi into the party.

Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election because he believes the NPP has failed to address critical concerns about the existing delegates’ list, jeopardising the party’s integrity and fairness.

Some NPP members accused him of treason, claiming he deserted to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Aduomi denied these allegations, stating that he still enjoys the backing of NDC supporters.

In an interview with Citi News, Mr Ntim voiced concern over two candidates from the same party running against each other.

“Yes, it is worrying because the two main competitors, Aduomi and Kwabena Boateng belong to the same fold, family. We should not be looking at jubilating, I’m not jubilating. My focus now is on how to bring the Aduomi factor back to the fold, bringing him back to the family.

“So that in December when we are going to face the real political opponents, we are going us a unified NPP front. It shouldn’t be difficult at all. Whatever it is, we are going to reach out. As a national chairman, I’m promising you, we will take up the mantle and reach out to him.”

Following the Ejisu seat by-election, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is assessing its achievements and plotting a route for future success.

While their parliamentary candidate, Dr Kwabena Boateng, won with 55.8% of the vote, according to preliminary data, the margin of victory fell short of expectations.

Mr Kwabena Aduomi received 43.3% of the total votes.

Their vote share fell from 82.83% in 2020 to 55.8% in 2024.

Mr Francis Adomako, the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Organiser, acknowledged the lower margin and ascribed the outcome in part to internal party concerns.

In response, the party is preparing to go back to the drawing board, undertaking detailed assessments to find areas for improvement.

Speaking to Joy News, Mr Adomako stated that it is now more important than ever to resolve internal problems and create unity among party members.

He revealed intentions to communicate with disillusioned members, promising to pursue reconciliation and win back those contemplating other options.

He noted that as the country approaches the election later this year, the party must move beyond mere rhetoric to doing action and doing their study.

‘Breaking the 8’ remains the NPP’s ultimate goal, a task that Adomako admitted as difficult but necessary.