The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has cautioned that disunity remains the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) greatest weakness, warning that internal divisions have consistently undermined the party’s chances in general elections.
Addressing a convention of key NPP stakeholders in the Effutu Constituency after the party’s flagbearer contest, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged members to rally behind the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He noted that the NPP has historically suffered electoral setbacks whenever factionalism crept into its ranks, regardless of the strength of its leadership or campaign message. According to him, defeats in 1979, 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012 were largely linked to internal divisions within the party.
The Minority Leader cautioned against a repeat of the 2024 elections, citing “skirt and blouse” voting as a major contributor to the party’s loss.
He stressed the need for unity of purpose, message and vision, urging party members to speak with one voice and effectively communicate the flagbearer’s agenda at the grassroots level.
Mr Afenyo-Markin contrasted the party’s defeats with its victories in 2000, 2004, 2016 and 2020, which he attributed to unity and collective effort.
He concluded by calling on party members across the country to fully support Dr Bawumia, warning that failure to do so would jeopardise the party’s chances of returning to power in the 2028 general elections.
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