As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) continues its post-election “Thank You Tour,” senior party figure and former National Petroleum Authority CEO, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has called on party faithful to embrace the lessons from the 2024 electoral defeat without bitterness or blame-shifting.
Speaking candidly to supporters, Dr. Abdul-Hamid acknowledged the difficulty of the NPP’s historic “Break the 8” ambition, describing it as a political gamble from the outset. “Tell yourself the truth, why were you saying ‘Break the 8’? Because you knew it has never happened before,” he stated. “You were trying to do the impossible.”
In a message focused more on internal honesty and party resilience than regret, he underscored that despite the loss, the NPP had fought honorably and had no cause for shame. “We didn’t flee the fight. We stood firm, and we will rise again.”
Setting himself apart from those who have offered apologies in the wake of the loss, Dr. Abdul-Hamid was unapologetic about the NPP’s record. “Walaahi, I am not sorry about anything. We did our best for this country,” he declared, rejecting suggestions that the party had failed to deliver.
He praised the accomplishments of the NPP during its time in office, drawing a sharp contrast with the early months of the returning John Mahama administration. “Already, you’re seeing the chaos in appointments — a CEO named today and removed tomorrow. That’s not the stability we fought to protect,” he said.
While some party leaders have taken a conciliatory tone in response to defeat, Dr. Abdul-Hamid leaned into his reputation for forthrightness. “The general secretary and others are nice guys — I’m not. I say things the way they are.”
Throughout his remarks, he maintained a tone of defiance laced with optimism, encouraging the party to regroup, rebuild, and remain focused on the bigger political picture. “He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day. But we didn’t run. We fought — and we are still here.”
His comments reflect a broader push within the NPP to maintain unity and morale while engaging in tough internal reflection — not to dwell on defeat, but to prepare for the political battles ahead.
