Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) government appointees and executives in the Eastern Region have called on the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party to use the post-election period to reflect on the party’s defeat in the just-ended elections.
They believed lessons must be learnt through the loss to correct the mistakes and reorganise the party, from the hierarchy to the base, to ensure it builds a formidable machine to win back power in 2024.
In separate interviews with some Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives and NPP constituency officials in the Eastern Region, they shared similar sentiments on the election defeat.
Dr. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, the Municipal Chief Executive of Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, urged the NPP to refrain from blame-shifting and focus on a thorough analysis of their defeat in the recent presidential election.
He said to move forward, the NPP must conduct an honest assessment of its weaknesses and strengths. By doing so, the party can identify areas for improvement and develop a more effective plan to regain power in the future.
Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim, Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Abuakwa North, Eastern Region, also urged the party’s leadership to abolish the polling station executives’ structure.
According to Alhaji Ibrahim, the lavish spending and gift-giving by polling station executives during the election of presidential and parliamentary candidates created a negative perception among Ghanaians.
He emphasised the need for the NPP to learn from its mistakes, regroup, and develop a more effective strategy to win back the trust of the electorate. This introspection is crucial for the party’s growth and future success.
Atiwa West DCE Douglas Paddy Amponsah attributed the NPP’s defeat in the elections to a combination of factors, rather than a single reason.
He urged Ghanaians to put their past grievances behind them and focus on the future, rebuilding trust and strengthening the party base for unity to win back power.
He suggested the NPP must take bold steps to heal internal divisions, eliminate monetisation, and present a united front if it hopes to regain political relevance.
