The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr. Abdul-Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has played down concerns about criticism from former members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting that the party’s resilience and national appeal have kept it strong over the years.
Speaking on The Verdict with Isaac Addae on Starr FM, Dr. Mahama argued that the NPP has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to withstand internal dissent without losing political relevance. He cited the exit of Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe nearly a decade ago as an example, noting that the party not only survived but went on to achieve electoral success.
According to him, even harsh criticisms directed at the party’s leadership in the past did not prevent the NPP from regaining power in the 2016 general elections and forming government the following year under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Dr. Mahama acknowledged that former party stalwarts may hold differing views about how the NPP is managed but stressed that such disagreements should be balanced with recognition of the party’s role in shaping and empowering their generation politically.
He further described the NPP as a broad-based national movement that transcends individual influence, rejecting suggestions that it is controlled by a small group of people. He pointed to the growing influence of younger supporters, including Gen Z members, as evidence of the party’s evolving and inclusive nature.
“The strength of the NPP lies in its diversity and nationwide support,” he said, adding that the party’s future is being shaped by multiple generations working together rather than a select few.
