Veteran New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Boakye Agyarko has issued a pointed critique of the current direction of the party, urging its leadership to revisit the values and principles that once made the party a force for national unity and progress.
In a stirring statement titled “Teachings From Our Past: Things We Must Avoid,” Agyarko warned that the NPP, once a movement built on shared ideals, is now at risk of losing its relevance and moral standing due to internal fragmentation and the encroachment of self-serving interests.
A Call for Renewal
Agyarko described the NPP as being at a “critical crossroads” where its foundational values have been eclipsed by factionalism and personal ambition. “We have become a label—stripped of the soul, values, and principles that once bound us together,” he wrote, emphasizing the need for introspection and a return to the party’s original mission.
The veteran politician expressed concern that internal elections, once seen as a means of selecting leaders based on merit and service, have devolved into power struggles driven by personal gain. Agyarko lamented that the ideal of service has been overtaken by the scramble for political opportunity, turning contests into battlegrounds rather than forums for choosing the best candidates to lead the party and the nation.
Restoring Party Unity and Strength
Agyarko advocated for a renewed focus on grassroots empowerment, believing that the key to revitalizing the NPP lies in returning to its roots. He suggested that the party’s future lies in broadening participation and ensuring that the voices of ordinary members are heard and valued in decision-making processes.
“We must move away from control to growing the party by empowering the rank and file,” he said, calling for a revitalized member registration process and increased efforts to engage the party’s base.
A Moral and Political Crisis
The former NPP minister did not shy away from characterizing the party’s struggles as both a political and moral crisis, stressing the importance of leadership that is guided by integrity and commitment to the public good. According to Agyarko, without a return to the values of service and unity, the NPP risks losing its position as a viable force in Ghanaian politics.
“Internal contests should be about choosing the best among us, not about power for power’s sake,” he declared, warning that without meaningful reforms, the party could find itself on a path to irrelevance.
Agyarko’s call for a return to core values and grassroots engagement signals an urgent plea for the NPP to renew its commitment to the ideals that once made it a dominant force in Ghana’s political landscape.
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