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NPP Must Unite, Rebuild and Mobilise for 2028 After Successful Regional Elections
Atwima Mponua NPP Communications Officer Albert K. Asiedu (A.K. Yesu) Calls for Reconciliation, Grassroots Engagement and Collective Effort
The successful conduct of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) regional elections should mark the beginning of a new chapter for the party as it prepares for the important task of regaining political power in 2028.
According to Atwima Mponua NPP Communications Officer, Albert K. Asiedu, popularly known as A.K. Yesu, the completion of the regional elections provides the party with an opportunity to reflect on its past, heal internal divisions, strengthen its structures and renew its commitment to the values and principles that have sustained the NPP over the years.
He said while internal elections are important to the development of the party, victory in such elections should not be considered the ultimate objective.
Rather, he noted, the conclusion of the regional elections must pave the way for broader reconciliation, unity and mobilisation of every member toward the larger goal of returning the NPP to government in 2028.
All Hands Must Be Brought on Deck
Mr. Asiedu stressed that the journey towards 2028 requires the collective efforts of every member of the NPP.
From grassroots activists and polling-station executives to electoral-area executives, constituency and regional leaders, Members of Parliament, former government appointees, former parliamentary candidates, party elders and ordinary supporters, he said everyone has an important role to play.
“No individual, faction or group can recapture political power for the party alone,” he emphasised.
He therefore urged members to move beyond personal differences, internal divisions and past grievances, insisting that those who contested the regional elections and those who emerged victorious must now work together in the larger interest of the party.
According to him, leadership positions should never become a source of permanent rivalry because elections are temporary, while the party and its national mission are much bigger than individual contests.
“The real contest is no longer within the party. The real task is to regain the confidence and support of the Ghanaian people,” he said.
Unity Must Become the Foundation
Mr. Asiedu argued that if the NPP is serious about returning to government in 2028, unity must go beyond rhetoric and become a deliberate political strategy and culture at every level of the party.
He called for an environment where members can express divergent opinions without hostility and where people with different views can still work together toward a common objective.
“There is strength in diversity, but there must also be discipline in disagreement,” he noted.
He further urged the newly elected regional executives to extend a hand of fellowship to all contestants and ensure that no committed member feels excluded from the party’s rebuilding process.
He also appealed to unsuccessful candidates to demonstrate maturity and discipline by supporting the collective agenda of the party.
According to him, after the ballots have been counted, the NPP must no longer see itself as having winners and losers.
“Once the elections are over, there must be only one team—the NPP team,” he stressed.
Reconnecting with the Grassroots
Mr. Asiedu identified the grassroots as one of the NPP’s greatest strengths and called on the party to reconnect strongly with its members and supporters across the country.
He said the party must listen to the concerns of its grassroots members, restore their confidence and make them feel valued and recognised as important stakeholders in the organisation.
He cautioned against remembering polling-station executives, electoral-area executives and party activists only when general elections are approaching.
Instead, he said, the party must remain active in communities, constituencies and regions throughout the political cycle.
He also called for stronger communication between national leadership, regional executives, constituency structures and the grassroots.
“A united party is one in which information flows effectively, concerns are heard, members are respected and people at the grassroots feel valued,” he said.
Preparing the NPP for 2028
Looking ahead to the 2028 general elections, Mr. Asiedu said the NPP must begin careful planning, internal assessment and grassroots mobilisation immediately.
He urged the party to honestly examine its previous electoral performance, identify weaknesses, build on its strengths and listen carefully to the concerns of the Ghanaian people.
He said the NPP must develop credible, practical and convincing solutions to the challenges confronting the country if it wants to regain the confidence of voters.
He further cautioned the party against complacency, stressing that political power does not permanently belong to any political party.
“Political power is earned through the confidence of the people,” he said, adding that the NPP must work consistently to regain that confidence.
According to him, achieving this objective will require credible leadership, effective grassroots organisation, responsible communication, internal discipline and a genuine commitment to the welfare of Ghanaians.
A Call to Every NPP Member
Mr. Asiedu called on the newly elected regional executives to lead with humility, fairness, inclusiveness and a spirit of reconciliation.
He encouraged those who contested but were unsuccessful to remain committed to the party and continue contributing their experience, knowledge and energy to its development.
He also urged constituency, electoral-area and polling-station executives to continue serving as the critical link between the party and the people.
Party elders and experienced members, he said, must provide guidance, counsel and leadership while helping to build bridges whenever disagreements arise.
He further reminded every NPP supporter that their individual contribution matters to the party’s future.
The Time to Unite Is Now
Mr. Asiedu maintained that the task ahead may be enormous, but it is achievable if members work together with a common purpose.
He therefore called on the NPP to put aside personal ambitions, settle internal differences and focus on the bigger national objective.
He said the successful regional elections have provided the party with an opportunity to reorganise its structures, strengthen unity and prepare adequately for the political battle ahead.
“If unity, discipline, hard work and effective grassroots mobilisation become the pillars of the party’s strategy, the NPP can approach 2028 with renewed confidence, determination and purpose,” he said.
He stressed that the strength of the NPP has never rested solely on its leadership but has always been built on the collective commitment, sacrifice and dedication of its members across the country.
“The responsibility belongs to everyone,” he added.
Mr. Asiedu concluded with a call for collective action:
The time to unite is now.
The time to rebuild is now.
The time to reconnect with the grassroots is now.
The time to prepare for 2028 is now.
“Together, with one purpose and one commitment, the NPP can rise again.”
Albert K. Asiedu (A.K. Yesu)
Atwima Mponua NPP Communications Officer
