{
  "id": 12132055,
  "title": "NPP is a party for all classes – Prof. Mike Oquaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npp-is-a-party-for-all-classes-prof-mike-oquaye",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:49:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-is-a-party-for-all-classes-prof-mike-oquaye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has refuted the notion that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caters mainly to middle-class interests, stating that its social initiatives benefit Ghanaians from all economic backgrounds. In an interview on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on October 5th, Oquaye emphasized that the party’s policies reflect its dedication to both the middle and lower-income groups. He reiterated, \"So if we talk about middle class, lower class, we are the party for all classes.\" \"We are the party which satisfies all social groups,\" Oquaye added.\n\nResponding to inquiries regarding the NPP's appeal to middle-class voters post their 2024 general election loss, Oquaye highlighted health insurance, free secondary education, and school feeding programs as examples of how NPP administrations have addressed the needs of various societal segments. \"And we have been able to take care of people by all our social interventions,\" he affirmed.\n\nOquaye maintained that supporting lower-income households is a cornerstone of the party’s strategy, asserting that its record should influence how Ghanaians perceive its political identity. He also underscored the positive impact of girls' access to secondary education, noting that beneficiaries have gone on to attend university and perform well in their exams. According to Oquaye, these interventions underscore why the NPP should be seen as a party serving the broader social spectrum.",
  "summary": "Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has rejected the view that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primarily represents middle-class interests, saying its social interventions serve Ghanaians across different economic backgrounds.",
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  "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."
}