Afoko: The Chairman NPP Needs Urgently

Paul Afoko

A cursory look at the tactical jostling going on to occupy the office of Chairman in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leaves one with a burning question, why does NPP always repeat the same mistake?

The report cards of 2008 and 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections must be brought into focus as we appoint a new party chairman. All the stakes must be thoroughly interrogated dispassionately viz-a-viz the threat of a possible collapse and the undaunted pressure of a rampaging NDC.

The era of putting a lackey of political woofing dogs as Party Chairman is over. The party needs to “smell the coffee” as its chances of rising up from the ash is very strong; that is, if you allow elected chairman who understands critical and strategic organizational functionalism and is able to bring to bear this auspicious capacity.

This is calling on the critical mass in NPP to rise to the peculiar contingencies and challenges of the occasion. The pregnancy of a stronger and more strategic NPP must not be sacrificed at the slaughter slab of political emperors who see the party as just another conquered fiefdom. He that has eyes and ears must listen attentively to the delicate voice of reason.

The United Kingdom trained school business administrator, consummate diplomat, father and shepherd, Paul Awentami Afoko, must be supported in his bid to rebuild the broken walls of the most strategic, political party in Ghana (The NPP).

Afoko should be supported as he strengthens the feeble hands and heals the wounded hearts in the party. This is not the era to relish the subterfuge and succor of denial mode or “grandeur of delusion”.

THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD AS IT IS: NPP is injured. NPP needs a father with a shepherd’s heart, eagle’s eyes and the disciplined conviction of a pragmatic reformer. Don’t forget, the ruling NDC is earnestly waiting to celebrate NPP’s utter disintegration and decimation!

With due respect to all other chairmanship hopefuls, Paul may just be the critical functionalist required in a time like this. His vast experience, exposure, pedigree and resilient strength; as resplendent in his academic, career and political trajectory would definitely come in handy.