The National Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong appeal to its members and supporters to desist from engaging in campaign activities for internal party positions.
This follows the party’s loss of both the parliamentary majority and the presidential election in the December 7, 2024 polls.
In a press release signed by Mr. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders, the council expressed “deep concern” over the ongoing campaign activities by some party executives, members, and sympathisers, describing them as detrimental to efforts aimed at rebuilding the party.
“The elders of the Party are deeply concerned about this development and wish to appeal to all our members and sympathisers to refrain from such activities which do not help our effort to rebuild and energise the party following our 2024 disappointing electoral defeats,” the statement read.
The council emphasised the need for sober reflection, urging members to prioritise the assessment of the party’s dismal performance in the recent elections.
To this end, the NPP has established an Election Review Committee chaired by Professor Mike Oquaye. The committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review and engaging with party members, stakeholders, and the public to identify the root causes of the electoral outcome.
The council noted that the committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations within three months. “Time for internal competitions shall certainly come to pass. For the moment, it is critical for us to rebuild and energise our party,” the release stated.
Calling for unity and resilience, the council expressed optimism about the party’s ability to recover from its current challenges. “We have done it before, and with the good Lord on our side and determination, we can do it again,” the statement concluded.
The appeal comes as the NPP grapples with its most significant political setback in years, marking the end of its parliamentary majority and the presidency.