The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been issued a stern warning by a prominent clergyman who claims the party’s future electoral fortunes and indeed the very fabric of Ghana’s political landscape hinge on its ability to embrace on genuine reconciliation and unity.
Reverend David Armstrong founder and leader of Mo Mary Fellowship in Kumasi has emphatically stated that if the opposition NPP fails to implement measures for positive reconciliation among its faithful, losing the crucial 2028 general elections cannot be ruled out.
Rev. Armstrong, who insists he is not politically inclined but feels compelled to advise the party against disunity and divisive acts, highlighted the perceived eagerness of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to capitalize on the NPP’s internal rifts.
The ruling NDC is very anxious to cripple the NPP’s fortune of winning future elections he noted, citing recent political events in the country as evidence.
He specifically pointed to the outcome of the Ablakuma North Parliamentary primaries, which he observed went into the favor of the NDC, serving as a clear sign and a “wake-up call for the NPP to ensure effective organization towards the next elections.
The man of God strongly endorsed the recent counsel from former President John Agyekum Kufuor who advised party members to be united just as he practiced during his tenure to foster a strong and viable party.
Kufuor had warned that chaotic administration could collapse the party.
Rev. Armstrong declared his full support for Kufuor’s call for unity and reconciliation, emphasizing the timeless wisdom that a divided house cannot stand.
He stressed the urgent need for NPP supporters to bury their differences and plan ahead for future victory.
The clergyman concluded with a stark and alarming prediction that if the NPP fails to heed to the warning and consolidate its ranks, the NDC could potentially turn the country into a one-state political governance country.
In such a dire scenario, he asserted that no one else should be blamed but we have to blame ourselves due to our own hatred political attitude.
Rev. Armstrong’s message serves as a critical injunction for the NPP: the choice is clear either embrace reconciliation and unity, echoing the wisdom of their former leader, or continue on a path of internal strife and risk not only electoral defeat but also a fundamental shift in Ghana’s democratic future.
