New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team member, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah has expressed disappointment in the party’s fortunes in the just-ended election.
Mr Gyewu-Appiah who had vowed to set himself ablaze if former President John Mahama wins the election has said he is ashamed.

Based on the results received from 267 constituencies, the Electoral Commission(EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa on Monday, December 9, declared the National Democratic Congress(NDC) presidential candidate as the winner.

Mr Mahama obtained 6,328,397, constituting 56.55% while his main opponent, the NPP’s Dr Mahamudu Bawumia secured 4,657,304 votes, comprising 41.61%.

Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Tuesday, Benjamin admitted he never anticipated this humiliating defeat talk less of the margin.

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“I’m quiet because I’m ashamed. The gap Mahama has created is unimaginable and I never expected it. Even if there was to be a defeat, the margin shouldn’t have been this wide.

“Mahama has really disgraced me for vowing to set myself on fire over his victory. This has never happened before in our history,” he said.

Going forward, Benjamin appealed to the NPP leadership to immediately begin a reconciliation process and work towards their victory in 2028.

“We need to restructure and regroup as a party because we have been disgraced miserably. The party executives should allow everyone to speak and get things off their chest so we address all issues and heal.

“The things we took for granted must be relooked at because we need to capture power in 2028. I will also appeal to all Ghanaians who feel offended by the NPP to let go,” he entreated.