Former President John Agyekum Kuffour has emphasized that genuine unity is the key to revitalizing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and making it stronger.
Speaking during an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso on The Delay Show, Kuffour reflected on the evolving dynamics of Ghana’s electoral landscape.
He expressed surprise at the discerning nature of Ghanaian voters, asserting that politicians can no longer take them for granted.
Kuffour recalled the 2016 general elections, where the NPP secured a landslide victory to return to power.
However, the 2020 elections showed signs of shifting political tides. Tensions rose as the NPP narrowly maintained a slim parliamentary majority, with only one seat separating it from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Though the party retained a majority in the presidential race, it was noticeably reduced compared to the previous cycle.
“The 2020 election and the subsequent ones clearly demonstrate that Ghana’s electorate has become more vigilant,” Kuffour noted.
“It is a lesson to all politicians: the voters cannot be taken for granted anymore,” he added.
Asked what could strengthen the NPP moving forward, the former president was unequivocal: unity.
He quoted a foundational principle from the party’s early days, referencing former Chairman DaRocta’s 1992 statement.
“‘Being in the party does not mean we are friends’. You may not like me, and I may not like you, but we share common principles democracy, rule of law and those principles should bind us together.”
Kuffour urged that the party members set aside personal differences and embrace these shared values to foster unity.
“If we unite around these principles and demonstrate that unity to Ghanaians, it will resonate deeply. And when in power, these principles will guide good governance,” he concluded.
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