NPP power chase: Why is 'classless and crass' NPP rabidly raucous about the presidency just few months after monumental beating – Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has delivered a scathing critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing it of engaging in what he calls an unseemly and premature scramble for political power barely months after suffering a resounding defeat in the 2024 general elections.

In a sharply worded Facebook post on Tuesday morning, Cudjoe questioned the timing and tone of the party’s aggressive posturing, suggesting the NPP had failed to grasp the gravity of its electoral loss or the need for introspection.

“Ah, has the 2028 elections been brought forward? Why is the NPP rabidly raucous about the presidency just a few months after their monumental beating?” he wrote.

He did not mince words about what he sees as the party’s descent into political desperation, describing their current conduct as “classless and crass.” Cudjoe emphasized that Ghanaians deserve a credible, thoughtful opposition—one focused not on regaining power at all costs but on rebuilding trust through policy innovation and constructive accountability.

His comments come as the NPP finds itself embroiled in early maneuvering for the 2028 flagbearership, with various factions throwing support behind prospective candidates and intensifying internal jockeying. This has raised concerns about whether the party has learned from its defeat or is repeating the same missteps that alienated voters.

Political observers and civil society actors alike have urged the NPP to use this period to rebuild its image, re-evaluate its policy direction, and reconnect with the Ghanaian electorate in a meaningful way.

Cudjoe’s remarks echo a broader sentiment in the public discourse—that Ghana’s democracy benefits not from a noisy and fragmented opposition, but from one capable of offering a credible alternative to governance.

As the NPP edges toward its internal elections and leadership shakeups, Cudjoe’s blunt warning stands as a reminder that the road back to power will require more than early campaigning and public pageantry. It demands reflection, reform, and relevance.