By Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, a member of the National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a warning, stating that the party faces the risk of dissolution if its members do not unite before the 2024 general elections.
He emphasized the critical importance of unity among NPP members, expressing concern that unresolved internal disputes could adversely affect the party’s electoral prospects.
His advice comes in light of the decision by the party’s National Chairman, Stephen Ntim, to extend an olive branch to Independent Candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi following the Ejisu by-election.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi endorsed Mr. Ntim’s decision, suggesting that such reconciliation efforts should have been initiated immediately after the party’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mr. Aduomi, facing challenges with the delegates’ album, parted ways with the NPP to contest as an Independent Candidate. Despite a formidable effort, he was defeated by the NPP’s candidate, Kwabena Boateng, who emerged victorious in the election.
In an interview with Techiman-based Asta FM on Wednesday, May 1, he said, “I was touched by the statement from our national chairman about his resolve to reach out to Aduomi. I feel these reconciliation efforts could have been done long ago, especially during the aftermath of the presidential and parliamentary elections, but it is not too late. The writing is on the wall. NPP needs to unite or perish.”
