Former Sweden Branch Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Oti-Aboagye, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman of the party.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, the three-term NPP Sweden Chairman said the party needs a fresh approach and renewed leadership as it works to rebuild and regain power after losing the 2024 general elections.
“Yes, I am contesting for NPP National First Vice Chairman,” he confirmed.
According to him, the party must adjust its strategies to reflect its current position in opposition.
“If you look at our party now, we are in opposition. The way we used to do things when we were in power, we can’t do the same now,” he said.
Mr. Oti argued that the NPP’s strongest weapon in opposition is a message of hope aimed at reconnecting with its supporters and the wider Ghanaian public.
“I believe your strongest message in opposition is the message of hope. As a party, we are on the path of restoring hope not only in our foot soldiers but in Ghanaians at large, so that they will believe in the party once again,” he stated.
He stressed that the party must embrace change if it hopes to regain the confidence of voters.
“We can’t do things the way we used to. Some of us have had experience through serving within the party, so we believe it’s time to help restore the belief Ghanaians had in us,” he said.
Mr. Oti described himself as a new voice capable of helping reposition the party.
“I stand for a new face and voice,” he declared.
He said his years of service at various levels of the party have prepared him for national leadership.
“The position I am contesting for, I believe the party has prepared me for such a position. I have worked for the party from regional to constituency to international level,” he noted.
He added that his experience would enable him to work effectively with all party executives.
“I have gone through the training and I can complement every officer of the party,” he said.
Mr. Oti further called for greater focus on the youth and grassroots supporters, whom he believes are central to the party’s revival.
“The party now needs to connect with the youth. It needs to restore hope among the foot soldiers,” he stated.
He also advocated for the introduction of fresh faces into the party’s national leadership.
“We need new faces to be injected into the national structure,” he said.
“I don’t overlap with anyone’s strength. I am unique in my own way,” he added.
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