Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Krobea Asante, has called on party members to move past the blame game following the party’s defeat in the 2024 elections and focus on re-strategizing for 2028.
Speaking on ABC News GH, Asante emphasized that while disappointment among party members is understandable, it is time to unite and reorganize.
“Aftermath of Election 2024, majority party members were disappointed and felt that we needed to win. It’s normal for everyone to pour out their anger, disappointment, and frustration. But three months after the election, we cannot allow the space to be occupied by negative news. At the end of the day, we still have the party to organize and an election to win in 2028,” he stated.
He added that the National Council of the party has already constituted a review committee, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Michael Oquaye, to engage stakeholders and assess the party’s losses.
“They have visited almost every constituency across the country and are continuously engaging party stakeholders, making sure that everybody is given an opportunity to speak out,” he revealed.
Asante urged members to use the provided email and contact lines to submit their concerns, rather than engaging in public criticisms that could damage the party’s image.
He also dismissed calls for the dissolution of the party’s hierarchy, stating, “Every executive member was voted for. If you feel the person you voted for has not lived up to expectations, you only have to wait for the next window of opportunity to vote the person out.”
Referencing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he pointed out that leadership changes are not always the solution to electoral defeats, citing how Asiedu Nketia transitioned from General Secretary to Chairman before the party returned to power.
“It is not always the case that when we lose, party executives should be blamed. This is a collective failure, and as national officers, we have accepted responsibility,” he stated, urging party members to focus on unity and renewal ahead of 2028.
