The Minority Chief in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has referred to as on members of the New Patriotic Celebration (NPP) to make use of the intervals of Lent and Ramadan to replicate on the celebration’s future and work in the direction of regaining energy within the 2028 elections.
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In an announcement shared on social media, the Effutu MP acknowledged the deep frustration amongst celebration members following the NPP’s loss within the 2024 elections however confused the necessity for resilience and strategic planning.
I do know we’re all heartbroken, disenchanted, depressed and never completely satisfied concerning the end result of the elections. It’s to be anticipated as a result of once you’re going into an election and also you don’t win, it comes with a variety of such disappointment. However that was yesterday. At this time is one other day. The best way to organize for the longer term is difficult work, forgiveness, and collective dedication to sacrifice for the great of our celebration.
Hon. Afenyo-Markin warned towards inside discord, urging celebration members to chorus from public confrontations and private assaults on each social and conventional media.
The Minority Chief expressed confidence within the Professor Mike Oquaye-led Committee, which has been tasked by the NPP’s National Council to conduct a autopsy on the celebration’s electoral defeat. He urged endurance, asserting that the committee’s findings could be crucial in shaping the celebration’s future technique.
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Referencing historic setbacks, Afenyo-Markin pointed to the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC), which, regardless of struggling electoral losses, managed to rebuild its political standing. He additionally cited the NPP’s poor efficiency within the 1996 elections—securing solely 61 parliamentary seats—however famous that the celebration, beneath the management of J.H. Mensah, efficiently reversed its fortunes by 2000.
Regardless of being in opposition, Mr. Afenyo-Markin assured NPP supporters that the current “Mighty Minority” in Parliament, with 88 seats, is dedicated to working tirelessly to regain energy.
