{
  "id": 11497680,
  "title": "NPP needs Afoko to break NDC in 2028 – Senior Lecturer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/npp-needs-afoko-to-break-ndc-in-2028-senior-lecturer",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:09:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/npp-needs-afoko-to-break-ndc-in-2028-senior-lecturer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, a Political Scientist, has warned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will face significant challenges in the upcoming 2028 elections due to the economic improvements under President John Dramani Mahama's administration. Speaking on Precise FM, the Senior Lecturer at KNUST highlighted Mahama's commendable performance in controlling inflation and the exchange rate. Dr. Amakye-Boateng emphasized the importance of a strong opposition leader to make the NPP more appealing to the Ghanaian electorate by introducing fresh national leaders. He criticized the NPP for attributing the economic progress mainly to their GoldBod policies, stating that the party did not replicate those achievements while in power. The professor believes that the NPP requires substantial efforts to present a convincing alternative to voters in 2028, with Awentami Paul Afoko being the ideal candidate to lead the party as National Chairman. Dr. Amakye-Boateng also addressed Mahamudu Bawumia's role as Vice President under the Akufo-Addo administration, warning that his integrity might be questioned if he proposes new economic policies during the next election cycle. He argued that voters might question why Bawumia did not implement those policies while serving in the previous government. Dr. Amakye-Boateng suggested that the NPP must undergo a change in its internal leadership and identity to distance itself from its past record and present a new political message to the voters. He asserted that a new leadership structure, beginning with the election of Awentami Paul Afoko, would place the party on a new trajectory that could resonate with the masses.",
  "summary": "Political Scientist Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng has argued that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces a tougher task ahead of the 2028 elections because of what he described as improvements in Ghana’s economy under President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on Precise FM, the Senior KNUST Lecturer said Mahama had performed creditably on inflation and the exchange […]",
  "key_points": [
    "NPP faces challenges in 2028 elections, warns Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng.",
    "Mahama's economic policies credited, NPP lacks replication in power.",
    "Afoko suggested as NPP's new National Chairman to reshape party identity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}