Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has joined New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on the party’s ongoing ‘Thank You’ tour in the Ashanti Region. The tour aims to reconnect with party members, express gratitude, and reflect on past mistakes to chart a way forward. NAPO emphasized the importance of unity, stating that it is the resonating theme everywhere they go.
He expressed his commitment to supporting efforts to keep the party united, both as a formidable opposition to the NDC government and as a superior alternative to the Ghanaian electorate in 2028. The tour provides an opportunity for the NPP leadership to engage with party members, listen to their concerns, and build momentum for the party’s future endeavors.
However, not everyone within the party shares the same enthusiasm for the tour. Former Chief of Staff Kwadwo Mpiani has criticized the initiative, calling for its immediate suspension. Mpiani argues that the tour is ill-timed and unhelpful in the aftermath of the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Mpiani’s comments highlight the differing opinions within the NPP about the party’s direction and strategy. While NAPO and others see the ‘Thank You’ tour as an important step in rebuilding and re-energizing the party’s base, Mpiani believes that the party should focus on internal reflection and addressing the issues that led to its electoral loss.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
