Why The NPP’s Actions Signal A Deep Political Abyss Beyond 2028

Ghanaians have reached a point where the behavior of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is no longer surprising but rather a confirmation of the party’s deep political abyss beyond 2028. People in developed countries often remark that “Africa is different,” not as praise but as a reflection of how some leaders respond to national problems with the wrong tactics, misplaced aggression, and poor judgment.

The NPP has become a textbook example of this unfortunate reality. It was Kennedy Agyapong, a prominent NPP figure, who once declared, “What is called intelligence, the NPP hasn’t any, read my lips.” Many Ghanaians now see that statement as prophetic. After accusing John Mahama of incompetence and corruption, the NPP convinced voters to give them power so they could “show the difference.”

Instead, they tricked Ghanaians, disrespected the nation, and presided over what many critics describe as the most corrupt administration in Ghana’s political history. Every major financial scandal under their watch deepened public anger. Funds that passed through the hands of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori‑Atta, including COVID‑19 resources, became subjects of controversy.

Today, instead of facing accountability, he has reportedly escaped to the United States under the pretext of seeking medical care. Meanwhile, Ghana’s economy collapsed, state institutions were looted into bankruptcy, and ordinary citizens suffered unprecedented hardship. At a time when remorse and humility should have guided the NPP’s conduct, the party has instead embraced unprofessional and destructive tactics.

Rather than acknowledging their failures, they have launched misinformation campaigns, attacks on the current government, and baseless accusations against institutions like EOCO and the ORAL group, claiming harassment and persecution. These actions have only deepened public frustration. What angers Ghanaians most is simple: they want accountability. They want justice that, if the NDC fails, will affect the government.

They want assurance that the same government that pushed the nation into crisis will never return to power. Yet the NPP continues to behave in ways that reinforce the belief that they are not ready to change. Their recent demonstration under the theme “Democracy under attack” has been widely criticized as unnecessary and hypocritical. During the Akufo‑Addo era, many journalists, activists, and citizens were arrested, intimidated, or silenced.

Ghanaians are arguing that if any government threatened democracy, it was the opposition NPP itself. This is why many Ghanaians now view the NPP as internal political terrorists, actors who destabilize the nation even while in opposition. The question naturally follows: if they behave this way without power, what would they do if they regained it? How would Ghana’s political atmosphere survive another round of the same practices that sent them into opposition in 2024?

Meanwhile, President Mahama has responded to their attacks not with insults but with development. His administration has embarked on massive projects across the country, including the construction of new streets, restoring confidence and winning back the hearts of the people. In just two years, he has addressed problems the NPP failed to solve in eight. These undertakings have been the NPP’s biggest nightmare.

Conclusion: What the NPP’s Actions Mean For Ghanaians

The NPP’s current behavior sends a clear message: they have not learned from their mistakes, they have not changed, and they are not prepared to lead Ghana responsibly. Their attacks on anti‑corruption institutions, their refusal to show remorse, and their reliance on propaganda instead of policy demonstrate a party disconnected from the needs of the people. It’s more shocking as many continue to praise Akufo-Addo.

Ghanaians must reflect deeply on what these actions mean for the future. A party that collapses institutions, evades accountability, intimidates citizens, and undermines national stability should not be entrusted with power again. The NPP’s conduct today is the strongest evidence that their political abyss will continue beyond 2028, because they are digging it themselves.