After the results of the 2024 general elections showed a substantial decline, there is increasing tension within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency, particularly in the Dompim Electoral Area, the hometown of Hon. George Mireku Duker.

Many political analysts were taken aback when the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) defeated the ruling party in the presidential election in Dompim, which was previously thought to be the NPP's stronghold.

Official statistics show that the NDC secured 1,782 votes, while the NPP managed 1,309—a startling reversal in a region that has historically been dominated by the NPP.

The outcomes, even in the parliamentary election, were too close to call. Despite receiving 1,630 votes for the NPP candidate (said to be Hon. Mireku Duker) and 1,339 votes for the NDC, the shrinking gap has raised concerns among the party's members.

At the Bepɔ Akyir polling station, however, the NDC received a staggering 268 votes, while the NPP only received 8. This was possibly the biggest surprise. The MP's own backyard is where that polling place sits. This kind of result says a lot.

A Wake-Up Call for the NPP

According to political observers, the result shows a widening gulf between the former MP and his supporters. Many Dompim inhabitants claim that, despite their years of allegiance, they feel ignored, denigrated, marginalized, and part of the chieftaincy turmoil, which is being orchestrated by Mr. Mireku Duker.

“You can’t keep asking for our votes and forget us after elections,” one concerned resident hinted.

Others have raised issues of poor engagement, lack of developmental projects, and what they call the MP’s distant style of leadership.

Within the NPP itself, there are whispers of change. Many are calling for fresh leadership someone who understands the grassroots and can reconnect the party to the people.

The Rise of Fiifi Boafo

Fiifi Boafo, a respected and renowned communications professional and staunch NPP loyalist, has emerged as a prominent figure in the conversation.

Party insiders, especially among the youth and floating voters, believe Fiifi represents the kind of honest, humble, and inclusive leadership the party needs to win back support of the teeming party loyalist who have left the NPP as a result of the intimidation, insults, and physical assault they were subjected to by Mr. Mireku Duker and his team.

“Fiifi is not about noise he listens, he’s competent, and he cares about people,” said a polling station executive.

He also criticised what he called the MP’s habit of handpicking polling station executives, which he says has weakened the party structure subsequently resulting in the most humiliating and unprecedented defeat in an NPPP stronghold of that status.

“If we want to beat the NDC in 2028, we need someone who will unite the base, bring energy, and focus on development not someone who plays solo politics,” he added.

What Lies Ahead

With the 2024 election now over, attention is turning to what comes next. NPP members and strategists are being urged to use this moment to reflect, reorganise, and re-strategise.

The people are calling for a new direction — one rooted in results, relevance, and real representation.

As one elder in Dompim summed it up, “If you won’t listen to us, we will speak through the ballot box. Loyalty must be earned, not assumed.”

By Kojo Blay