NPP would have had 77 seats in Parliament but for ‘skirt and blouse’ – John Boadu

Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has disclosed that the party's actual parliamentary strength stands at 77 seats, as opposed to the 87 currently held. In an interview on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem, Boadu explained that 10 of the NPP's 87 parliamentary seats were won through what is commonly referred to as "skirt and blouse" votes.

These are instances where voters support a parliamentary candidate from one party while voting for a presidential candidate from another. This distinction is crucial as Boadu assumes leadership of the party. He stated that without these 10 seats, the NPP would have only 77 out of the 276 seats. This revelation underscores the magnitude of the challenge facing the newly appointed party executives as they strive to revitalize the party's electoral performance.

Boadu questioned the strategy his administration could employ to turn the tide and enhance the NPP's parliamentary standing in the upcoming 2028 general elections. He emphasized the need for the party to bolster its grassroots structures and work towards reclaiming a majority of parliamentary seats in the next election. Boadu's remarks are part of his wider pledge to introduce innovative strategies and make tough decisions aimed at improving the NPP's prospects in the 2028 general elections.