By King Amoah
As Ghana is on the roadmap to tackle it’s economic challenges through the current administration, following the December 7, 2024 elections, the political landscape is rife with tension and speculation, particularly surrounding the mainstream opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
A group of disenchanted NPP members from Kumasi, led by Kofi Boakye, has come forward with a provocative assertion about the potential defeat of the NPP that it’s historic humiliation was not merely a political occurrence but a divine plan orchestrated by God.
They argue this divine intervention is designed to keep the party in opposition, in echo of the historical treatment of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) following the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah.
The narrative emerges from a historical critique, linking the NPP’s origins to the political machinations that ultimately led to Nkrumah’s ousting while he was on a national assignment overseas. This group alleges that after the CPP was overthrown, the NPP and its affiliates instituted an agenda aimed at establishing a one-man rule, leading to societal discord and instability.
The eventual military intervention by Jerry Rawlings and the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council is touted as divine justice for the chaos sown by NPP members during that tumultuous period.
These dissenting voices within the NPP insist that the party has repeatedly failed to foster peace and progress in Ghana’s democratic governance. They accuse the NPP of harboring schemes that have systematically undermined the country’s development, culminating in the controversial ascent of Akufo-Addo, viewed by some as a pawn in a larger divine plan, leading to the party’s current predicament.
The election results described by Boakye and his cohort as a judgment day for the NPP. They contend that the “unprecedented humiliation” that followed was a manifestation of divine displeasure towards a party they believe has been marred by greed, corruption, and neglect of the common citizens.
The sentiment echoes a broader discontent within the party, with many feeling that the leadership has strayed from the values that once resonated with the electorate.
The discourse surrounding the NPP’s alleged fate raises important questions about unity and accountability within the party. Boakye’s group warns that factionalism has become a rampant issue, suggesting that if left unaddressed, the internal strife could hinder any chance of future electoral success.
They challenge fellow party members to reflect on whether dissent is truly an offense when the party’s direction appears fundamentally flawed.
Despite their criticisms and claims of a divine lesson being imparted, the group remains cautiously pessimistic about the NPP’s prospects for recovery and resurgence. When asked if they believe the NPP can overcome their concerns in the future elections, their response was simply that “time will tell,” leaving the door open for future political developments.
As Ghana prepares to transform the country with the new administration what might be a defining moment in the electoral history, the divisions within the NPP, coupled with claims of divine intervention, create a complex backdrop against which the December 7 elections had unfold. Whether the outcome is indeed reflect divine judgment or a political reckoning remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that the narrative surrounding the election is deeply intertwined with the history, hopes, and challenges that define Ghana’s political identity.
Attached picture: Akuffo Addo in a pose with the Npp National Executives
