Former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, is calling on the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to halt the infighting and blame games, and instead focus on rebuilding, retooling, and recapturing power in the 2028 general elections.
According to the former minister, one of the factors that led to the NPP’s defeat was the party’s failure to publicise its achievements at the constituency and community levels.
Speaking to delegates and the 2024 campaign team in Atiwa, Abena Osei-Asare, who also served as Deputy Minister in charge of Revenue, said President Akufo-Addo’s administration did a lot to transform Ghana, but many party members failed to communicate the achievements due to internal concerns. She noted, however, that those members have now come to regret their silence.
Calling for rebranding and unity, she urged party faithful to move past the defeat and work hard to rebuild the NPP’s image in preparation for the next election.
“There’s no time to split hairs over spilled milk. All hands must be on deck to support the rebuilding process and take tough decisions that will position the party for victory,” she said.
On the upcoming internal elections, the MP encouraged grassroots involvement in selecting candidates who are widely accepted and committed to unity. She also called on aspirants — from flagbearer through national, regional, constituency, to local levels — to be measured in their utterances to preserve party unity and support the 2028 agenda.
Touching on the performance of the NPP government, Osei-Asare stated that despite the party’s efforts, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) worked hard to discredit the administration.
“The NDC demonised our government, yet they are now introducing taxes through the back door,” she claimed.
She criticised the new energy levy introduced by the current government, calling it “insensitive” and “too harsh” on Ghanaians. While referencing the suspended petroleum tax of GHS 4.50 per gallon under the NPP, she noted that had it been implemented, it would have increased the cost of living significantly.
“The government must show genuine commitment to building efficiency in the energy sector, not impose harsh taxes and frequently review levies,” she added.
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