NPP needs Afoko to break NDC In 2028 — Political Scientist

Political Scientist Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng contends that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will face a more challenging stance before the 2028 elections due to Ghana's economic progress under President John Mahama. In a recent interview on Precise FM, Dr. Amakye-Boateng highlighted Mahama's commendable performance in controlling inflation and the exchange rate, stressing the necessity for a robust opposition leadership to make the NPP appealing to the public with fresh national figures.

Dr. Amakye-Boateng criticized the NPP's assertion of economic gains to their GoldBod policies, asserting that the party failed to replicate these results during their previous tenure. He urged the NPP to undertake "extra work" to offer a convincing alternative to voters in 2028, advocating for Awentami Paul Afoko to be elected as the National Chairman due to his potential to lead the party's transformation.

Dr. Amakye-Boateng also questioned Mahamudu Bawumia's capability to propose new economic policies without facing skepticism about his past involvement in Akufo-Addo's government. He argued that if Bawumia presents policies divergent from those of the previous administration, voters might question why he didn't implement them during his previous tenure.

Dr. Amakye-Boateng concludes that the NPP must undergo internal leadership and identity restructuring to differentiate itself from its past and to present a new political narrative to the electorate.