NPP to Establish Election Review Committee to Probe into 2024 Defeat
Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) is embarking on a period of introspection following its significant defeat in the 2024 elections.
Speaking at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters, the party's National Chairman, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, announced plans to establish a committee tasked with analyzing the factors that led to the NPP's loss.
The committee, set to be established in January 2025, will engage with party stakeholders and the general public to gather insights into the election outcome. This move is seen as a crucial step towards understanding the party's shortcomings and implementing reforms to strengthen its chances in future elections.
Ntim emphasized the importance of honest feedback from party members, acknowledging the widespread disappointment among supporters. He has also highlighted the need to review the party's constitution, particularly the processes for electing national executives and flag bearers.
“We were very hopeful and positive, and our aim was to secure an emphatic victory at the polls. And we went very hard at it. As a party, we put in our best efforts in the campaign. I commend all members of the various campaign teams of the party, from polling stations to the national level, who also put in their very best in the competition,'' he stated.
“There is no doubt that the outcome of the election was not what we hoped for. We may not have won the battle, but we haven’t lost the war on the quest for a better Ghana, shaped by the ideals and philosophies of the New Patriotic Party.
“The party will, in January 2025, set up an effective and objective election review committee to take a post-mortem into the outcome of the election.
“The committee will engage all party stakeholders and the general public on the factors and circumstances leading to our defeat,'' he added.
The NPP's defeat in the 2024 elections marked a significant shift in Ghana's political landscape, with former President John Dramani Mahama securing a remarkable return to office. Mahama's National Democratic Congress (NDC) party also gained a majority in Parliament, winning over 180 seats.
Source: Lead News Online
