Former Obuasi East MP Edward Ennin has blamed President Akufo-Addo’s leadership for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) electoral defeat, urging a complete overhaul of the party’s leadership and a focus on grassroots unity.
Ennin criticized the President for poor decision-making, arrogance, and divisive policies that alienated the party’s base. He pointed out that Akufo-Addo’s refusal to listen to party executives and his promotion of unpopular policies created a rift within the ranks of the NPP.
The former MP also criticized Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who led the party’s campaign, alleging that his strategy contributed to confusion and deepened tribal divisions.
Ennin questioned Bawumia’s leadership credentials, suggesting that his rapid rise within the party lacked solid backing and was part of the NPP’s downfall.
Ennin extended his criticism to other party executives, accusing them of blindly supporting the President and failing to safeguard the party’s integrity.
He did, however, praise General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua as a rare positive figure in the leadership but called for a major restructuring of the party.
Looking to the future, Ennin urged the NPP to rebuild by reconciling with former members such as Alan Kyerematen, Kwabena Agyapong, and Hopeson Adorye, and to hold underperforming executives accountable.
He also recommended barring parliamentary candidates who lost in the recent elections from participating in internal party polls, emphasizing the importance of presenting a united front to regain the party’s grassroots support.
