NPP still reeling from 2024 defeat– Dr. Ateku
Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, says the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss in the recent Akwatia by-election is a clear sign the party is still grappling with the aftermath of its 2024 general election defeat.
Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 3, Dr. Ateku described the NPP’s loss as indicative of a party that has yet to regroup and rebuild after what he termed a “massive” defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“The fact is that NPP has not recovered from their 2024 defeat because if you look at the election victory of the NDC in 2024 — very massive,” he said.
Dr. Ateku urged the NPP to urgently address internal divisions and unresolved grievances, warning that failure to do so could hinder the party’s chances in future elections.
“So the NPP will need to put their party in order, address key issues, the differences and what have you. In my view, they are yet to do that,” he said.
The NDC’s Bernard Bediako won the Akwatia by-election with a decisive margin, flipping a constituency previously held by the NPP. The outcome has sparked debate over the NPP’s current state and its readiness to mount a credible challenge in the 2028 general elections.
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