After Eight Years Of National Destruction: Why The NPP Still Wants Power In 2028

Ghana’s political climate is once again heating up as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) aggressively positions itself for a return to power in 2028. For many Ghanaians, this ambition is perplexing. The party left behind a trail of economic hardship, widespread allegations of corruption, controversial policies such as Agyapadie, and what critics describe as systematic state capture that weakened institutions.

Ghanaians witnessed how the opposition government, headed by Akufo-Addo and his vice president, Mahamudu Bawumia, pushed the nation’s institutions, including the ECG, CCOBOD, and the GOLDBOD, toward bankruptcy. Yet, despite this legacy, the NPP remains determined to reclaim the presidency, a determination that hasn’t only caused fear among Ghanaians but has also sparked intense debate about their true motivations.

The party’s confidence is rooted partly in political history. NPP strategists, including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, believe that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will present a new presidential candidate in 2028. Historically, first‑time presidential contenders in Ghana face steep odds, and the NPP sees this pattern as an opportunity. However, Ghanaians believe that this belief by the NPP is only a dream of illusion.

For a political party to cause such extensive damage to the nation, it is shocking that Akufo‑Addo would still appear in the news insisting that “The NPP must win the 2028 election.” His statement not only reveals the deep disrespect the party has for the people; it also serves as a warning. It reminds Ghanaians that the NPP is not seeking power to help the nation but rather to pursue a hidden agenda.

Ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct, procurement irregularities, and questionable dealings involving high‑profile party members have intensified this perception. Critics argue that the NPP’s push for 2028 is not about national development but about survival, a bid to reclaim institutional control, neutralize accountability mechanisms, and protect individuals who fear prosecution.

The arguments are reinforced by the party’s behavior in opposition: instead of demonstrating remorse or engaging constructively with national issues, the NPP has launched aggressive attacks on the current administration, anti‑corruption bodies, and state institutions. Their rhetoric often frames accountability efforts as political persecution, a narrative many Ghanaians reject as an attempt to undermine justice.

Observers note that if the party behaves this way without power, then their conduct with power could be even more destabilizing. Meanwhile, the current administration has focused on development, stability, and rebuilding public confidence. The contrast between the government’s approach and the NPP’s confrontational posture has deepened public scepticism about the opposition’s intentions.

Many citizens believe that the NPP has not learned from its past and remains disconnected from the realities of ordinary Ghanaians who suffered during their tenure. Since it does not make sense for a party that, according to critics, destroyed Ghana through widespread corruption, money laundering, the Agyapadie policy, and actions that rendered state institutions and the economy into bankruptcy, is eager to return.

Thus, the most compelling explanation for why the NPP wants power in 2028 is this: to reclaim political influence, halt ongoing corruption investigations, and shield politicians implicated in accountability cases from the current administration. To achieve this, the NPP is undergoing internal reforms and restructuring to address past failures, including economic mismanagement and internal factionalism.

However, critics, opposing figures and the majority of Ghanaians argue the party is driven by a desire to regain access to state resources and avoid the consequences of their previous tenure, which they characterize as having led to national bankruptcy and systematic state capture. Without accountability, Ghana will never progress, despite its abundant resources, so Ghanaians must avoid such a political party as the NPP.