Political analyst Dr. Kwasi Amakye Boateng has launched a stinging critique of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal handling of its 2024 election defeat, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the Prof. Mike Oquaye-led investigative committee and warning of deeper constitutional decay within the party.
In an interview with Kessben FM, Dr. Boateng described the formation and operations of the Oquaye Committee as unconstitutional, stating that its existence contradicts the NPP’s internal laws and represents a worrying trend of leadership impunity under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
“There is a complete breakdown in constitutional enforcement. This is not just about losing an election; it’s about a party that no longer respects its own rules,” he emphasized.
Dr. Boateng didn’t mince words, asserting that the NPP’s leadership has continually sidestepped the party’s constitution and undermined democratic governance, leading to internal chaos and loss of public confidence.
He went further to question the impartiality of the committee, highlighting what he described as potential conflicts of interest surrounding committee chair Prof. Mike Oquaye, particularly in light of ongoing controversies involving his son, Oquaye Jnr., and Adwoa Safo.
“Prof. Oquaye’s leadership of this committee raises serious questions. There’s a lack of credibility when individuals closely tied to recent scandals are overseeing such a crucial task,” Dr. Boateng argued.
He linked the party’s electoral defeat not to a superior campaign by the opposition, but rather to internal dysfunction, poor leadership, and constitutional neglect, which he claims demoralized the party’s base and disoriented its campaign machinery.
“What happened was not because Mahama campaigned better, but because the NPP lost its moral compass. The people rejected a party that had abandoned its own guiding principles,” he remarked.
Calling for sweeping reforms, Dr. Boateng urged the NPP to hold emergency internal elections and institute accountability measures to reset the party’s direction.
“If the NPP is serious about rebuilding, it must return to its roots—its constitution—and allow for democratic renewal within,” he concluded.
The comments come at a crucial time as the party faces increased scrutiny over its post-election strategies and leadership decisions.
