-BY Daniel Bampoe
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 Vice Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Minister of Energy, has called for unity and introspection within the party following its recent electoral defeat.
Addressing the NPP’s Regional Chairmen in Kumasi on Friday, April 25, 2025, Dr. Prempeh emphasized the need for collective rebuilding efforts to reposition the party for a strong comeback in the next election cycle.
The meeting, which brought together the NPP’s top regional executives from across Ghana, was part of an internal party engagement process aimed at assessing the causes of the party’s loss and mapping a strategy for the future.
Dr. Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo,” expressed gratitude to the Chairmen for their hard work during the campaign, acknowledging their efforts despite the disappointing outcome.
In his remarks, he stressed the importance of placing the interests of the NPP above individual ambitions.
He urged party leaders and grassroots members to rally behind the broader goal of recapturing political power, insisting that internal divisions would only serve to weaken the party’s prospects.
“The New Patriotic Party remains the party with the proven blueprint for the development of our nation,” Dr. Prempeh asserted.
“Therefore, we must unite, strengthen our efforts, and return to the reins of government as soon as possible.”
Dr. Prempeh’s call for reflection comes at a critical time for the NPP.
The party, which had governed Ghana from 2017 to 2025 under President Nana Akufo-Addo and later under Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership as flagbearer, faced a surprising defeat in the December 2024 general elections.
Analysts have attributed the loss to a combination of voter fatigue, economic hardships, and internal disunity following the fiercely contested 2023 presidential primaries.
As running mate to Dr. Bawumia, Dr. Prempeh played a significant role in the campaign, particularly in mobilizing the party’s traditional strongholds and promoting its message of digital and economic transformation.
Despite their combined efforts, the NPP was unable to overcome growing public dissatisfaction and opposition momentum led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In Kumasi, Dr. Prempeh outlined a roadmap for the party’s recovery, urging members to engage in sincere introspection.
He called for the party to admit its mistakes, seek forgiveness from the Ghanaian people, and forge a unified front rooted in humility and renewed commitment to service.
The NPP, known historically for its resilience, now faces the task of balancing renewal with experience as it prepares for the 2028 elections.
With key figures like Dr. Prempeh advocating for reconciliation and strategic planning, party insiders say there is cautious optimism that the NPP can rebuild its support base and reassert itself as a dominant political force.
