A growing voice within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is urging the party to rethink its approach to governance and political strategy, warning that over-reliance on theory and legalism could cost it future electoral success.
In a strongly worded statement, a party member identified as Blessing criticized what was described as a “book-long” culture within the NPP, where extensive research, planning, and policy design often fail to translate into decisive implementation.
The statement pointed to businessman Ibrahim Mahama as an example of individuals capitalizing on opportunities that, according to the critique, were created through policies initiated under the NPP administration.
It also highlighted internal concerns about leadership priorities, suggesting that the party places too much value on foreign academic credentials while overlooking experienced local entrepreneurs and grassroots voices.
Citing Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the statement referenced his previously ridiculed proposal at the Ghana Gold Expo—that every Ghanaian should own one ounce of gold. The author argued that recent gains in Ghana’s gold reserves, under the leadership of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and related initiatives, lend credibility to such unconventional ideas.
He further called on the next NPP government to prioritize appointing business-minded individuals, particularly those with proven success in managing large-scale enterprises over career politicians and lawyers.
Meanwhile, concerns were raised about the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), with claims that the NPP’s intellectual groundwork may inadvertently be providing a strategic advantage to its political rivals.
The statement concluded with a warning about emerging influence networks, alleging that Ibrahim Mahama currently has significant sway over young individuals in both political and mining sectors, raising questions about what the NPP can present as a counterbalance.