NPP Urged to Unite and Recapture Power from NDC in 2028

Strategic Insights -

The Member of Parliament for the Old Tafo Constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite and prepare to recapture power from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2028 general elections. Speaking to party faithfuls, Assafuah emphasized the need for collective efforts and unity within the party, regardless of who emerges as the NPP's flagbearer. He cautioned that if the NPP fails to secure power, the NDC's National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, could eventually become president of Ghana. Assafuah also warned that Ghanaians may soon forget about merit and elect Asiedu Nketiah as president if the NPP fails to win the 2028 election.

Key Takeaways:

  • Member of Parliament for Old Tafo Constituency, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has urged the NPP to unite and prepare to recapture power from the NDC in 2028.
  • Assafuah emphasized the need for collective efforts and unity within the party, regardless of who emerges as the NPP's flagbearer.
  • He warned that if the NPP fails to secure power, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the NDC's National Chairman, could become president of Ghana.
  • NPP members have differing opinions on the party's flagbearer, with some supporting former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and others supporting former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong.
  • Assafuah has personal connections to NAPO and Ken, but will not support one over the other due to party loyalty.
  • NDC's National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has undertaken a tour of 16 regions in the country to thank delegates for the NDC's victory in the 2024 Election.

Statistics:

  • The 2028 general elections are expected to be a crucial test of power for the NPP and NDC parties.
  • Ghanaians may forget about merit and elect an unqualified leader, such as Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, as president if the NPP fails to win.
  • The NDC's 16 regional tour to thank delegates for the NDC's victory in the 2024 Election has intensified speculations about Asiedu Nketiah's presidential ambitions.
  • The 2024 Election saw the NDC's victory, and the party is preparing to take advantage of this momentum in the 2028 Election.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, 21 October 2025.