Former Member of Parliament for Subin constituency, Eugene Boakye, has expressed concern over the decision to appoint former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, to lead the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) election review committee.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Boakye questioned the rationale behind selecting Prof. Oquaye, suggesting that his involvement could be counterproductive.
“Prof. Oquaye is part of the problem, so why should he lead the team to investigate what caused the party’s defeat?”
Mr. Boakye’s remark follows the NPP’s decision to appoint Oquaye as the head of the 11-member committee tasked with reviewing the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections.
The committee, which has been given three months to complete its work, is expected to review the party’s internal elections, campaign strategies, and identify the challenges that led to the electoral defeat. Justin Frimpong Kodua, the party’s General Secretary, highlighted that the committee’s terms of reference also include proposing solutions.
However, Mr. Boakye believes that the issues that led to the party’s loss are already clear and that a committee is unnecessary.
“The issues are already there and glaring. So why do we need a committee to address them? They can be checked from our platforms.”
He also criticized the presence of Prof. Oquaye, noting that many within the party feel he is part of the problem and should not be tasked with finding the solution.
“People have raised concerns about the presence of Mike Oquaye. They believe he is part of the problem, and if that’s the case, how can he be part of the solution?” Boakye questioned.
Furthermore, he said the NPP should follow a more transparent process, one that has been done in the past by former leaders like Mac Manu and John Boadu.
“Why not open the Secretariat to take submissions from party members? That’s what Mac Manu and John Boadu did, and it worked. So, why not this time?” Mr. Boakye asked.
Mr. Boakye also doubted the effectiveness of the committee, expressing that the recommendations it produces would likely be rejected.
“When the committee brings recommendations, they will be rejected. We can’t sit back and let someone else make decisions for us,” he added.
In his view, the party should focus on internal submissions and transparent discussions to address the issues, rather than relying on a committee led by someone who might not reflect the party’s current direction.
“They must open the Secretariat and deal with the issues directly,” he concluded.
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