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The party has lost ground – Paul Afoko breaks long silence to launch NPP comeback
May 23, 2026
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The party has lost ground – Paul Afoko breaks long silence to launch NPP comeback

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Key Points

  • Paul Afoko, former NPP National Chairman, has ended years of self-imposed exile, critically assessing the party's structural health.
  • He warned the Greater Accra Regional Executive Committee about internal complacency and the party losing significant ground.
  • Afoko's engagement is part of a strategic nationwide tour aimed at consulting grassroots leaders ahead of his anticipated return to frontline politics.
  • He explained his past silence as a deliberate sacrifice for party cohesion, recalling how a previous attempt to defend the government was misconstrued and weaponised against him.
  • Despite being sidelined, Afoko claims to have continuously supported parliamentary candidates financially and is now positioning himself as a unifying elder statesman to reclaim lost political ground.

Why This Matters

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is one of Ghana's two dominant political forces, currently in power. Internal struggles, leadership dynamics, and electoral health within the NPP directly impact national governance, policy direction, and the stability of the political landscape, especially with upcoming general elections. Afoko's re-emergence and critique could signal significant shifts in the party's strategy and leadership, influencing the country's future trajectory.

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