“NPP Is in Crisis; We Are in an Emergency” – Paul Afoko

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has declared that the party is in an emergency and requires urgent rebuilding if it hopes to reclaim political power, as he officially begins his campaign to return as the party’s National Chairman.

Speaking in an interview with Kwame Tanko on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio during a campaign visit to Kumasi, where he is engaging party executives and delegates across various constituencies in the Ashanti Region, Afoko said he could no longer remain silent while the party continues to experience a sharp electoral decline.

“I have remained quiet and have not spoken until now,” he stated, explaining that the worsening condition of the NPP has compelled him to step forward once again.

According to Afoko, the NPP’s current situation should concern every loyal member of the party.

“The party is in crisis. We are in an emergency. If you are a genuine NPP member and truly believe in the party, you cannot be happy with the state of affairs today. If you are happy, then you are not a genuine NPP member,” he stressed.

The former chairman pointed to the party’s declining parliamentary strength as evidence that urgent action is needed. He recalled that before his suspension as National Chairman, the NPP held 169 parliamentary seats. That number later dropped to 137 after the 2020 general election, leaving the government with a razor-thin majority.

He noted that the situation became so delicate that the support of the Independent MP for Fomena was crucial in helping the party maintain its majority and pass legislation in Parliament.

Afoko lamented that the party’s fortunes have deteriorated even further, saying the NPP now has only 87 parliamentary seats—a development he described as alarming for any party member who genuinely desires the NPP’s success.

“We are in trouble. Let’s rebuild the party,” he appealed.

Explaining his decision to seek a return to the National Chairmanship, Afoko said he could not remain on the sidelines while the party continues its downward trajectory.

“I have seen the decline of the party, and I cannot sit unconcerned. That is why I have decided to contest again as National Chairman,” he said.

As part of his campaign message, Afoko unveiled what he described as the “Three Rs” agenda, which he believes will restore the NPP to winning ways.

The strategy focuses on Reuniting the party by healing internal divisions, Rebuilding the party’s structures from the grassroots to the national level, and Recapturing political power in future elections.

He also urged party members to put aside personal grievances and factional interests, insisting that political success demands unity.

“Power has no emotions. Everyone should let go of emotions and come together so we can rebuild the NPP and return to power,” Afoko.