As the dust settles on the 2024 elections, the NPP finds itself at a critical crossroads. While many are quick to point fingers and assign blame for our loss, it is important that we confront the hard truths not to scapegoat, but to learn and rebuild. Let it be stated clearly: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia did not lose because he was a bad candidate. Far from it. He was intelligent, visionary, and represented a new face of the party. But his defeat was the result of deeper, internal issues that we, as a party, must address with urgency and honesty.

1. Internal Wrangling Weakened Our Front

One of the biggest cracks in our armor was the level of disunity that festered within the party before and during the campaign season. Long-standing tensions, unresolved factional disputes, and internal sabotage made it almost impossible to present a united front. When a party is divided, no candidate no matter how capable can win the trust of the electorate. We allowed personal interests and unresolved rivalries to override the bigger goal.

2. Failure to Reshuffle and Re-energize

Another key misstep was the failure to reshuffle government appointees and inject fresh energy into the administration. As the years passed, Ghanaians began to associate certain officials with stagnation and disconnect. A timely reshuffle would have signaled responsiveness, accountability, and the political will to adapt. Unfortunately, that opportunity was missed, and the consequences were felt at the polls.

3. Neglect of the Party Grassroots

Our base , the very foundation of the party felt ignored and disrespected. Dedicated party members who toiled in the trenches for years felt abandoned. Many complained of lack of access, recognition, and support. It is dangerous when loyal supporters begin to feel alienated from the party they helped build. The enthusiasm that once defined our grassroots was noticeably absent in 2024, and that was no accident.

4. Disregard for Our Strongholds

Our electoral strongholds did not receive the attention they deserved. Complacency crept in, and we assumed support in these areas was guaranteed. We forgot that even strongholds need to be nurtured with development, engagement, and gratitude. That neglect cost us dearly. Voter turnout in key regions dropped, and the opposition capitalized on our oversight.

5. Arrogance Among Some Appointees

The attitude of some government appointees left much to be desired. Arrogance, inaccessibility, and a perceived detachment from the realities of ordinary Ghanaians eroded public trust. We must never forget that public service is about humility and accountability. When our leaders become disconnected from the people, the people respond at the ballot box.



The Way Forward: Rebuild with Purpose

We still have time to right our wrongs before the 2028 elections. But that process must start now. It begins with unity ,real unity, not surface-level photo ops. It continues with listening to our grassroots, empowering our base, and fostering a culture of humility and performance among our leaders.

Dr. Bawumia’s loss should not be used to question his competence or dedication. Rather, it should serve as a mirror forcing us to reflect on our internal weaknesses and renew our commitment to the principles that once made the NPP a formidable force.

Let us correct our mistakes, not repeat them. Let us re-engage, not alienate. The road to 2028 begins with truth, humility, and decisive action.

Patriot M. Okanayo
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