Paul Afoko vows to reunite, rebuild NPP for 2028 election victory

Paul Afoko, a former National Chairman of Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared his intention to lead the party back to political power in 2028, should he be re-elected to his former position. Afoko expressed strong confidence in the NPP's ability to regain the trust of Ghanaians and return to government, asserting that unity, discipline, and a comprehensive rebuilding of the party's structures are essential for achieving this goal.

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The party can only achieve victory through unity, discipline and the rebuilding of its structures from the grassroots to the national level.

Afoko's decision to seek the chairmanship again follows extensive consultations with various party stakeholders, including elders, national and regional executives, Members of Parliament, and grassroots groups across the country. These engagements, he stated, revealed widespread concerns about the party's current standing but also a shared belief in its potential to overcome challenges and emerge stronger under decisive leadership.

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Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, he explained that his decision to contest the position followed months of consultations with party elders, former and current national executives, Members of Parliament, regional executives, as well as youth, women and grassroots groups across the country.

His campaign strategy is centered on what he terms the "Three Rs": Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture. Reuniting the party involves healing internal divisions, restoring trust among members, and fostering inclusiveness. Rebuilding focuses on strengthening party structures at all levels and empowering grassroots members to ensure all party organs function effectively. Ultimately, these efforts aim to position the NPP to recapture political power by restoring public confidence and presenting a united, disciplined, and credible alternative government.

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According to him, the engagements revealed widespread concern about the current state of the party, but also a strong belief that it could overcome its challenges and return stronger under decisive leadership.

Afoko appealed to delegates for their support, promising transparent, inclusive, and selfless leadership that prioritizes the party's interests above personal ambition. He urged party members to uphold values of sacrifice, commitment, and service, reiterating that unity is the most reliable path to restoring the NPP's fortunes and returning it to government.

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He explained that reuniting the party would involve healing divisions, restoring trust and promoting inclusiveness among members to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.