Executive Director of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana, Professor Henry K. Prempeh, has criticized the two major political forces, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking at the first anniversary Public Lecture in honour of the late lawyer and activist Akoto Ampaw, Professor Prempeh characterized both parties as “self-serving entities” that prioritize their core supporters over the broader national interest.
He pointed out that, the self-centred nature of Ghana’s political system, where the NPP and NDC appear more focused on maintaining control in their strongholds than on fostering genuine democratic governance.
Professor Prempeh cited a notable example from 2019 when both parties withdrew support for a critical constitutional referendum out of fear of losing political control.
The referendum, scheduled for December 17, 2019, sought to amend the Constitution to permit political parties to participate in local government elections but was abruptly cancelled due to opposition from both the NPP and NDC.
He emphasized that, this decision illustrates how the two parties prioritize political expediency over substantive democratic reforms.
Professor Prempeh called for a reevaluation of Ghana’s democratic processes, urging the political leadership to move beyond narrow partisan interests and prioritize the long-term development of the country and effective local governance.
Source: Adomonline
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