The Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Butey, says Kwame Baffoe Abronye’s re-election as Bono Regional Chairman did not come as a surprise, arguing that the incumbent worked hard to retain his position.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem following the NPP’s regional executive elections, Mr Butey acknowledged that while Abronye had faced criticism over some of his utterances and conduct, his efforts on the ground contributed significantly to his victory.
According to him, some party members had previously called for Abronye’s removal over comments and behaviour they considered to be anti-party.
However, he said the election was ultimately a contest, and Abronye demonstrated that he had worked hard to win the confidence of the delegates.
“Abronye’s reelection is not surprising. It was a contest and for him, he really worked hard. But the only problem people had was his utterances and certain behaviour they considered anti-party, and they were calling for his dismissal,” he stated.
Mr Butey said Abronye’s victory, therefore, reflects the decision of the delegates, who ultimately had the power to determine who should lead the party at the regional level.
Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, retained the Bono Regional chairmanship at the elections held on Saturday, August 15.
He secured 201 votes, defeating his closest challengers, Yaw Afful, who polled 44 votes, and Joseph Mensah, who obtained 31 votes.
The victory gives Abronye another mandate to lead the NPP’s regional structures as the party begins preparations towards the 2028 general elections.
Mr Butey said the outcome of the 2024 general elections should serve as a lesson for all party members, noting that the electoral setback affected everyone within the NPP, including its regional leadership.
“The loss of the 2024 election was a wind of change that hit everyone, and he was no exception,” he noted.
He described the regional elections as generally successful, saying the party was now ready to work with all the newly elected executives, regardless of the candidates they supported during the contests.
“All over, the election went well, and we’re ready to work with all the executives elected because the delegates have spoken.”
Mr Butey’s comments come as the NPP begins reorganising its regional structures and positioning itself for the 2028 elections, with the newly elected executives expected to help strengthen the party at the grassroots and improve its electoral fortunes.
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