Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Antwi said the results were a wake-up call for the party to reflect on its leadership approach and connection with the electorate.

“The 2024 election was not just a political loss. It was a wake-up call. At some point, as a leader, you need to sit down and listen to your people,” he said.

According to him, the NPP lost touch with the very people who voted them into power due to rigid systems and messaging that failed to resonate with the needs of ordinary Ghanaians.

“Our systems became too rigid, and our messaging disconnected from the people we were elected to serve,” he explained.

Mr. Antwi specifically cited the introduction of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), which was widely criticized by the public.

“If the people who voted for you tell you the E-Levy won’t help them, why then do you go ahead and implement it?” he questioned.

He also expressed concern over policy inconsistencies, pointing out that while ordinary Ghanaians were burdened with new taxes, others were living in luxury and avoiding basic obligations.

“Meanwhile, people have built big houses and are renting them out without paying property rates. There were a lot of things that just weren’t right. So how did we expect the masses to vote for us again?” he asked. “They definitely will vote against us, and that’s why we lost.”

Looking ahead, Eugene Boakye Antwi stressed the need for unity and reform within the party to stand a chance in the 2028 general elections.

“We need stability in the party. We must listen, adjust, and work to win back the trust of Ghanaians,” he added.

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]]> https://www.adomonline.com/were-running-democracy-not-family-dynasty-ofori-atta-must-go-akufo-addo-told/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:03:46 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2175859 The New Patriotic Party (NPP) doesn’t belong to anybody or a group of persons. We have to protect it because we are running democracy and not a family dynasty, a former Works and Housing Minister has said.

This is according to Eugene Antwi who is the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Subin constituency in relation to calls for Ken Ofori-Atta to be sacked as Finance Minister.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Antwi indicated the calls are legitimate as the country is headed in the wrong direction.

He, therefore, believes it will be in the interest of the NPP and the country at large if Mr Ofori-Atta, a cousin of President Akufo-Addo is replaced.

The parliamentarian stated the Minister has paid his dues and must therefore leave to pave way for others to come and rescue the nation.

His comments follow threats by some NPP MPs on Tuesday to boycott the 2023 budget statement and not work with government if Mr Ofori-Atta is not sacked.

But President Akufo-Addo in an interview on Kumasi-based Otec FM said he cannot turn his back on his minister.

“I came to office in 2017 when we were under an IMF programme. This same Ken Ofori-Atta was able to manage the economy for the first 3 to 4 years. We were then one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. We had an average growth rate of 7% a year.

“For someone who has been able to do all these, how do I turn my back on him? For me, his performance has been excellent. That is why I have great difficulty in understanding what is going on,” he stated.