Criticism of NPP's Tactics by Chiana-Paga MP Nikyema Billa Alamzy

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Nikyema Billa Alamzy, the Member of Parliament for Chiana-Paga Constituency, has called out the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its excessive reliance on petitions and press conferences. Billa Alamzy believes this approach is misguided and may lead to an even more resounding defeat for the NPP in future elections. He suggests that instead of concentrating on rebuilding the party, the NPP is engaged in a series of futile actions that will ultimately prove counterproductive.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nikyema Billa Alamzy, Chiana-Paga MP, has criticized the NPP for its excessive use of petitions and press conferences, arguing that this will only lead to an even more devastating defeat.
  • Billa Alamzy believes the NPP's approach is misguided and that they should focus on rebuilding the party instead of engaging in futile actions.
  • The MP argues that press conferences and petitions over minor issues like Sammy Gyamfi allegedly giving someone money are not the work of an effective opposition party.
  • Billa Alamzy suggests that the NPP should aim to be a worthy opposition, pushing the government to improve, rather than resorting to repetitive actions.
  • He warns that if the NPP continues on this path, their petitions and press conferences might outnumber their votes by the end of 2028.
  • The Chiana-Paga MP specifically notes that the NPP's actions are ineffective and only serve to undermine their credibility as an opposition party.

Statistics:

  • The NPP experienced a significant defeat in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, with Billa Alamzy suggesting that their current tactics may lead to an even more devastating outcome.
  • Billa Alamzy estimates that the NPP might receive only 20% of the votes if they continue down the same path, emphasizing how ineffective their current approach is.
  • The MP made these comments in a May 19, 2025, interview on GHOne TV, in which he criticized the NPP's repeated reliance on petitions and media briefings.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web (May 19, 2025)