Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party Flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of party delegates and grassroots members through a structured and long-term support system.

Speaking during engagements with current and former constituency executives, as well as former government officials in the Eastern Region, Dr. Bawumia stressed that a robust welfare strategy is essential to sustain party members, whether the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in or out of government.

He recalled that this pledge, first made during his flagbearership bid in 2023, remains central to his leadership vision.

“An army marches on its stomach,” he noted, warning that if the party neglects the welfare of its grassroots, it cannot expect them to carry it to victory.

According to him, research showed that many party members abstained from voting in 2024 due to a perceived lack of support, a situation he said must be addressed with urgency and sincerity.

Dr. Bawumia outlined plans to introduce a broad, sustainable welfare programme that directly addresses the needs of party members across all levels.

“We will roll out targeted welfare policies that speak directly to the concerns of our people. One of my first initiatives will be the establishment of a Welfare Desk at every level of the party to collect and analyse data, ensuring fair and equitable access to resources and opportunities. No more ‘adidigya’ or ‘menyaa hwee’,” he pledged.

He further assured that the initiative would prioritise the fair distribution of resources to enhance party work and foster inclusion.

“Among many things, we will also institute measures that ensure resources go directly to the grassroots to facilitate Party work,” he added.

Dr. Bawumia is concluding a two-day visit to the Eastern Region as part of his campaign ahead of the January 31, 2026, presidential election. His tour has received backing from 15 out of the 23 NPP Members of Parliament in the region.