The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Hon. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has dismissed attempts to single out an individual for blame following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) election loss, urging the party to accept collective responsibility.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, Hon. Mahama emphasized that accountability for the defeat must be shared across the party, rather than directed solely at its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
“Every single member of the New Patriotic Party must take responsibility for what happened. If we lost, we all lost together,” he asserted.
He defended Dr. Bawumia’s efforts during the campaign, highlighting his extensive outreach across all 276 constituencies. According to Hon. Mahama, Bawumia’s dedication to the campaign made it unfair to pin the party’s failure solely on him.
“If I were Dr. Bawumia and people were blaming me for everything, I would fight back. He put in the effort and gave his all. If scientifically, it is proven that either he, the party machinery, or any other factor caused the defeat, then we can address it,” he argued.
Hon. Mahama called for an objective, data-driven assessment of the reasons behind the party’s loss, stating that no single individual should be blamed without substantial evidence.
“No scientific investigation can establish that one person was responsible for the NPP’s defeat. The whole party was responsible, and it is important to come to terms with that reality,” he emphasized.
He also addressed Dr. Bawumia’s future in the party, stating that the former flagbearer remains dedicated to the NPP and will make future political decisions based on thorough analysis and party consensus.
“He would only present himself to the good people of Ghana if, after assessing the facts, he believes he still has something to offer and the party sees him as the best option,” he clarified.
As the NPP regroups, party insiders are calling for introspection and reforms to strengthen its electoral prospects in future elections. The conversation around responsibility and strategy is expected to shape the party’s leadership and direction in the coming years.
