NPP cannot win 2028 elections with division — Paul Afoko

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has said the party cannot win the 2028 general elections if it remains divided.

Mr. Afoko, who is seeking to return as the party's National Chairman, said unity and reconciliation among members would be critical to the NPP's efforts to regain power.

He made the remarks in Accra on Tuesday, July 14, when he officially declared his intention to contest the upcoming national executive elections of the party.

"I do so not out of personal ambition. I do so because I believe our party is at a defining moment. I do so because I believe the NPP can recover and return to government," Mr. Afoko said.

He outlined his vision for the party under what he described as the “3Rs” agenda; reunite, rebuild and strengthen the structures of the party, noting that the NPP must heal internal divisions and restore confidence among its members.

Mr. Afoko argued that internal disagreements and the exclusion of some members could affect the party's chances in the next elections.

"The NPP cannot win when it is divided. We cannot win when old wounds remain open. We cannot win when loyal members feel excluded, humiliated, ignored or pushed aside. We cannot win when our internal competition becomes internal destruction," he stated.

The former chairman said his intention is not to lead one faction against another but to build bridges across different groups within the party.

He added that the NPP's previous electoral successes were achieved through collective efforts and not the actions of a single individual.