Former Defence Minister and Bimbilla MP, Dominic Nitiwul, says former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia remains firmly focused on winning the confidence of delegates, rather than being distracted by rivals in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential race.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Mr Nitiwul dismissed claims that Dr Bawumia perceives any of the other aspirants as a threat, insisting the former Vice President is concentrating solely on securing the party’s mandate.

“Bawumia is not looking at anybody as a threat. He is looking to the NPP supporters to give him that mandate, and we believe he will win,” he stated.

According to him, Dr Bawumia’s campaign strategy is not built on attacking fellow contenders but on presenting ideas and engaging party delegates.

“It’s not targeting an individual who is not in our campaign,” he added. Mr Nitiwul acknowledged that the other aspirants in the race each command influence and support within the party.

“They are all strong in their various areas. Ken, Bryan, Kwabena and Adutwum all have their own following and their own strengths,” he noted.

He explained that Dr Bawumia’s approach is deliberate and rooted in political maturity, stressing that candidates who are confident of victory do not expend energy undermining others.

“If you truly believe you are going to win an election, you don’t go running down other candidates, because you will need them after the election,” he said. Mr Nitiwul argued that attacking fellow aspirants often signals insecurity and creates challenges for party unity after the primaries.

“If you see a candidate running down another candidate, it means that person does not believe he or she will win,” he said, warning that such conduct makes post-election reconciliation difficult.

He further advised that restraint should begin with the candidate, even if supporters engage in political banter. “The candidate himself should never run down another candidate. That is important advice,” he stressed.

According to Mr Nitiwul, unity after the primaries must guide campaign conduct, as the eventual flagbearer would need the support of all aspirants and their followers. He said Dr Bawumia’s campaign reflects this philosophy, noting that the former Vice President consistently avoids commenting on other contenders.

“He puts his message out there, focuses on his campaign, speaks to the delegates, and shares his vision with the people of Ghana,” Mr Nitiwul said. He added that the campaign believes this message-driven approach is resonating within the party.

“We believe we have said enough for NPP members to realise that the candidate Ghanaians are looking for is Bawumia,” he concluded.