I’m Back to Do What I Did in 2014 and 2015 to Return NPP to Power – Paul Afoko
The NPP National Chairman aspirant says he is returning to rebuild the party, halt its decline and help position it to regain political power.
- Afoko seeks to return NPP to power
- He says he has forgiven his past wrongs
- Afoko warns NPP against continued decline
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Paul Afoko says he is returning to the party’s national leadership race because he wants to help rebuild the party and return it to power.
Speaking on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio, Mr Afoko said his return is driven by his love for the NPP and concerns about the party’s declining fortunes.
“I’m back to do what I did in 2014 and 2015 to return the NPP to power,” he said.
Mr Afoko, who served as NPP National Chairman before his suspension in 2015, said he holds no bitterness over the events that led to his removal and has forgiven those who wronged him.
“I feel no hurt or pain. I have forgiven everyone who wronged me,” he stated.
He said he is particularly concerned about the decline in the NPP’s parliamentary strength and warned that the party could face a fate similar to that of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) if it fails to reverse the trend.
“I’m afraid the NPP might end up like the CPP if it continues to decline,” he said.
According to Mr Afoko, the NPP must put its house in order and prepare itself for the next political opportunity.
He explained that political opportunities do not remain open indefinitely, stressing that the party must be ready to take advantage of them when they arise.
“If you prepare your house and the opportunity comes, you can grab it. If you are not prepared, the opportunity will pass you by,” he said.
Mr Afoko further argued that the current parliamentary position of the NPP should concern party members, pointing to the NDC’s gains across several regions.
“NDC has taken over almost every region in Parliament. I’m coming back to rescue the NPP,” he said.
He said his motivation is not only about returning to a leadership position but also about protecting Ghana’s democratic system.
According to him, Ghana cannot afford a political environment where one party becomes overwhelmingly dominant, arguing that a strong opposition is important for the country’s democracy.
“We cannot be a one-party state,” he said, adding that the NPP must rebuild its structures, restore unity and regain the confidence of voters.
Mr Afoko has been campaigning on a “3R” agenda — Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture, with a focus on restoring internal cohesion and strengthening the party’s grassroots structures.
He previously served as NPP National Chairman from 2014 until his suspension in 2015 and is now seeking a return to the position.
