MP Calls for Reforms Following Party’s 2024 Election Defeat
Following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections, Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah Kubi, has called for a thorough overhaul of the party’s constitution.
He expressed serious concerns over the increasing role of money in the party’s internal elections, which he believes is undermining the NPP’s long-term prospects.
In an interview on TV3 on Saturday, December 28, Appiah Kubi stated, “The NPP constitution is flawed and urgently needs to be amended. Monetization has gradually taken over the party, and if this continues, it will threaten the integrity and survival of the NPP.”
He emphasized the need for reforms to protect the democratic processes within the party, stressing that without such changes, the NPP could face further internal challenges that would hinder its future success.
NPP Plans to Review 2024 Election Loss
In response to its defeat in the 2024 general elections, the NPP has announced plans to establish a committee in January 2025 tasked with reviewing the party’s electoral performance. The committee will assess the reasons behind the party’s loss and propose strategies for rebuilding and strengthening the party ahead of future elections.
The official results of the 2024 elections, announced by the Electoral Commission on December 9, showed a decisive victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). John Dramani Mahama, the NDC’s candidate, won 6,328,397 votes (56.55% of the total), while the NPP’s Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received 4,657,304 votes (41.61%).
NPP’s Post-Election Reflection
In the wake of the loss, NPP National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim acknowledged that the results were far below the party’s expectations. “The results were not what we anticipated,” he admitted, calling for introspection and structural reforms within the party.
During a press conference at the party’s headquarters, Ntim expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all members involved in the campaign, saying, “We were very hopeful and positive about securing a victory, and we gave it our all. I commend the dedication of the campaign teams, from polling stations to the national level.”
However, Ntim conceded that while the party did not win the election, the fight for a better Ghana, shaped by the NPP’s ideals, is far from over. “We may not have won this battle, but we haven’t lost the war,” he said.
Looking ahead, Ntim confirmed that the party would move forward with the formation of a review committee in January 2025. This committee will engage with party stakeholders and the public to analyze the factors behind the defeat and help guide the NPP’s recovery for future elections.
