NPP needs Afoko to win 2028 election - Political Scientist

Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, a senior lecturer at KNUST and political scientist, has argued that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces a tougher path to victory in the 2028 elections unless it adopts new leadership. He said the party must present a convincing alternative to voters by electing Awentami Paul Afoko as its national chairman. Dr. Amakye-Boateng noted that while President John Dramani Mahama has improved Ghana's economy, particularly in inflation and exchange rate management, the NPP's attempts to credit the government's GoldBod policies do not explain why the party failed to achieve similar results during its previous tenure. He emphasized that the NPP has 'extra work to do' to regain public trust. The political scientist also linked the party's challenges to Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that his integrity is under scrutiny because he served in the previous Akufo-Addo administration. If Bawumia proposes new policies during the next election cycle, voters may question why he did not implement them while in government. Dr. Amakye-Boateng argued that the NPP should begin by changing its internal leadership and identity to distance itself from its past record. He believes that electing Awentami Paul Afoko would signal a fresh direction that appeals to the masses. The call comes amid broader political discourse on Ghana's economic trajectory and party accountability. Dr. Amakye-Boateng stressed that without structural changes within the NPP, its 2028 election prospects remain uncertain. He maintained that a new leadership structure would allow the party to redefine its narrative and reconnect with ordinary Ghanaians. The political scientist's remarks highlight the growing pressure on the NPP to reassess its strategy ahead of the next election cycle. His comments reflect ongoing debates about leadership continuity and political renewal in Ghana's evolving democratic landscape.