A ground swell of discontent is brewing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Obuasi, as aggrieved supporters express profound disappointment over former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s perceived silence following the party’s defeat in the December 7, 2024 general elections.
The grassroots are urgently calling on Akufo-Addo to address what they describe as political unrest and alleged retribution targeting NPP faithful in the aftermath of the polls.
According to a section of party members a wave of strange political events has deeply impacted the NPP’s core, ranging from arrests and seizures of properties belonging to party leaders to reported assaults and the sacking of NPP supporters from their employment.
Despite these alleged tribulations, the former president has maintained an uncharacteristic silence leading to widespread disillusionment among those who campaigned vigorously for his administration.
We feel utterly let down, lamented Kwabina Baah from the Tutuka suburb of Obuasi.
He recounted the ordeal faced by Chairman Bernard Antwi Bosiako, alias Wontumi, questioning why nobody heard the voice of Akufo-Addo during echoed by many who highlighted numerous arrests of party members that have gone unaddressed by the former leader.
Charlotte Amoah, a renowned NPP stalwart from Brahabobome in Obuasi, expressed her deep concern about Akufo-Addo’s perceived inaction.
She cited the arrests of a high-profile figures such as former GIHOC boss Kofi Jumah and Osei Asibey, former National Service Authority boss, questioning why Akuffo Addo kept indoors as if he has heard nothing.
The sentiment of betrayal is particularly strong. Kwame Apau, a self-confessed NPP follower from Kwabrafoso, asserted that all those under pressure under the current administration fought for Akufo-Addo, yet it seems that Akufo-Addo is betraying his people by remaining silent in their time of need.
In a stark contrast, NPP faithful pointed to the solidarity shown by other party leaders. Egya Akwasi, a former NPP Organiser at Obuasi Junction on the Kumasi-Dunkwa-on-Offin road lauded former President John Agyekum Kufuor for his roles and sympathy shown for the victims of the NPP.
He also commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer in the recent elections for his “bold appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to take action about the atrocities that happened during the Ablekuma North constituency and other incidents.
This they argued demonstrates the kind of leadership and empathy expected from a party elder.
The plea from Obuasi is clear: the NPP grassroots demand that Nana Akufo-Addo break his uncharacteristic silence and publicly address the alleged political persecution and difficulties confronting party members.
They believe that his voice is crucial for providing solace, direction, and a sense of unity in what they describe as challenging times for the NPP.
His continued silence, they fear, risks further fragmenting the party’s cohesion and morale in its “backyard.”
