The outgoing Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its supporters that the party will recover from its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
He admitted that the NPP faltered, which led to their loss, but expressed confidence that with commitment and dedication, the party would reorganise and return stronger.
“We have faltered and been defeated, but with hard work, dedication, and commitment to uniting our front and organising ourselves, the NPP shall bounce back in 2028,”
Earlier, Mr Afenyo-Markin expressed optimism that the NPP would reclaim the parliamentary majority in the 2028 elections.
This comes in the wake of the NPP’s defeat in both the presidential and parliamentary elections of 2024.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, December 16, Mr Afenyo-Markin recalled similar setbacks in the past, referencing the 1996 elections, when the NPP was in the minority, but successfully formed the majority in 2000. Similarly, in 2012, the NPP was again in the minority but regained the majority in 2016.
“To that end, I know that come 2028, the NPP will be in the majority,” he declared confidently.
Meanwhile, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has pledged to consult the NPP at every stage of governance, underscoring his commitment to democratic principles.
During a courtesy call by the National Chief Imam, Mr Mahama rejected the “supreme leader” tag attributed to him following the NDC’s overwhelming victory. Instead, he assured that his government would prioritise consensus-building.
“I wish to assure my father [the National Chief Imam] and our fathers that we’re not going to misuse the majority we have in Parliament. Even though we have a huge majority, more than two-thirds, we’re not going to misuse it.
“We are going to consult with the NPP at every stage and make sure that we do things by consensus instead of railroading everybody,” he said.
Mr Mahama emphasised that no single political party could transform Ghana without collective effort, including contributions from religious groups.
“So I can assure you that we will work together. We’ll continue to consult you. I’m your son, and you all have been very gracious with advice and good counsel. I’ve enjoyed working with all of you over the years, and nothing is going to change. My doors will be open at any time our leaders and fathers want to see me,” he assured.
