NPP could lose more seats if It fails to reset – Dr. George Oti Bonsu warns
Story: Maurice Otoo
A former leading member and Financier of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. George Oti Bonsu, has cautioned that the party risks further electoral losses if it fails to reform and prioritise the welfare of the masses.
According to his conversation on Kessben Maakye today, the diversion of funds meant for party work to serve personal interests has contributed to the party’s declining appeal.
“The NPP could have done better if they had groomed leaders and party executive. If care is not taken, they will even lose more seats in the next general election,” he warned.
Dr. Oti Bonsu also criticised what he described as weak internal discipline, citing instances where individuals like Charles Antwi Boasiako ( wontumi) publicly displayed gold on his television without any apparent rebuke from party executives.
He pointed to the recent outcome in the Ayawaso East Constituency, noting that although it is considered a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), political dominance is never permanent.
“Although Ayawaso East is an NDC stronghold, it doesn’t mean other parties cannot take over. Look at the Ashanti Region, once an NPP stronghold , now the NDC has made significant inroads,” he stated.
He further argued that Ghanaian voters have become more discerning and cannot easily be swayed by inducements.
“Ghanaian voters have wised up. They know what is good for them. Inducement can’t sway them,” he stressed, urging political actors to desist from vote-buying practices.
Touching on internal party elections, he questioned how delegates could be mobilised against vote buying, alleging that some aspirants even solicit loans to finance their political ambitions.
Dr. Oti Bonsu also called for legislative action against vote buying, insisting that the NDC, with its parliamentary numbers, has the capacity to push such reforms.
“Not every politician has the nation at heart; many are driven by selfish interest. If we don’t change our ways, we won’t get anywhere,” he concluded.
