Professor Edward Brenya, Head of the History and Political Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its decision to boycott the Electoral Commission’s rerun at 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North Constituency.
Speaking in an interview with ABC News GH on Tuesday, July 9, Prof. Brenya questioned the rationale behind the boycott, urging the party to demonstrate its commitment to democratic principles.
“Why don’t you just give in, because those who voted for you are still there and will vote for you,” he stated, emphasizing that political legitimacy should be reinforced through participation, not withdrawal.
He noted that a party with genuine belief in democratic ideals should be willing to test its popularity again, especially when the voters remain unchanged.
According to Prof. Brenya, the NPP’s action contradicts its long-standing emphasis on the right to vote and to be represented.
“As a party that cares so much about right and the right to represent, present yourself for the election if they really believe in the democracy they have been preaching,” he stressed.
His remarks add to growing national concern over the implications of election boycotts on democratic stability and voter confidence.
