{
  "id": 11482879,
  "title": "Afoko can give NPP ‘new identity’ ahead of 2028 to overcome NDC – Political scientist, Dr Amakye-Boateng",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/afoko-can-give-npp-new-identity-ahead-of-2028-to-overcome-ndc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/afoko-can-give-npp-new-identity-ahead-of-2028-to-overcome-ndc-political-scientist-dr-amakye-boateng/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, a Political Science lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), asserts that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must put in extra effort to present an appealing alternative to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) before the 2028 elections. Dr Amakye-Boateng highlighted that the NPP faces a more significant challenge due to the positive performance of Ghana's economy under President John Dramani Mahama, particularly in terms of inflation and the exchange rate. He emphasized that the NPP must demonstrate strong leadership to make the party more attractive to the Ghanaian public leading up to the next general election.\n\nThe political scientist pointed out that the NPP's attempt to attribute the economic improvements mainly to the GoldBod policies did not sufficiently explain why their party did not achieve similar results when they were in power. He connected the NPP's predicament to the record of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who served as Vice President under the Akufo-Addo administration. According to Dr Amakye-Boateng, Bawumia's integrity could be questioned if he presents new economic proposals during the next election, given his past involvement in the previous government. He argued that voters might question why Bawumia did not implement those policies while serving in the Akufo-Addo administration. Additionally, Dr Amakye-Boateng contends that if Bawumia campaigns on new policies, voters would be skeptical about his commitment to these proposals, as they could argue that he failed to implement them in the past.\n\nTo address these challenges, Dr Amakye-Boateng advocates for a shift in the NPP's internal leadership and identity. He suggested that a new leadership structure could help the party distance itself from its past and present a fresh political message to the electorate. Dr Amakye-Boateng specifically endorsed former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko for the National Chairmanship position, believing that his election could catalyze a new trajectory for the party, making it more appealing to the masses. The NPP is set to hold its national executive elections on October 3, 2026, as part of its preparations for the 2028 general election.",
  "summary": "Political Science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has argued that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has “extra work to do” to present a convincing alternative to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2028 elections. Speaking on Precise FM, Dr Amakye-Boateng said the NPP faces a tougher task because of what he described…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, KNUST lecturer, says NPP needs new identity for 2028",
    "NPP faces challenge due to Ghana's economic performance under Mahama's leadership",
    "Afoko endorsed for NPP National Chairmanship to catalyze party's new trajectory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "NPP needs Afoko to win election 2028 — Political Scientist",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/npp-needs-afoko-to-win-election-2028-political-scientist",
        "published": "2026-10-02T16:21:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}