The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Akwatia by-election candidate, Kwame Asumadu, has appealed to party members and Ghanaians to uphold peace, unity, and discipline ahead of the NPP’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31.

Mr. Asumadu made the call while speaking to the media after a peace walk to mobilise support in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region. He urged supporters to reject violence, bitterness, and internal division before, during, and after the primaries, stressing that political leadership must be anchored in unity rather than conflict.

According to him, leadership is ordained by God and should be pursued with humility, respect, and a commitment to the collective good of the party and the nation.

Mr. Asumadu noted that the strength of the NPP has always rested in its ability to remain united, particularly at critical moments such as the selection of a presidential candidate. He therefore called on party members to place the interest of the NPP above individual ambitions and work together to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

He further emphasised that peaceful internal processes are essential to maintaining public confidence in the party and positioning it as a credible alternative for governance.

Some NPP members who took part in the walk explained that the exercise was aimed at energising the grassroots and promoting reconciliation within the party. They noted that the call for peace and unity is especially significant as the party seeks to heal internal divisions following its defeat in the September by-election.

Participants expressed optimism that the message of unity will help consolidate support and foster harmony as the party prepares for the upcoming primaries.