The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched an 11-member committee to investigate the reasons behind its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The committee, chaired by former Speaker of Parliament Prof. Mike Oquaye, has been mandated to thoroughly examine the party’s internal workings, campaign strategies, and broader challenges that contributed to the electoral loss.
The committee has been granted a three-month to conduct its review and present findings to the National Council.
According to the NPP’s General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, the terms of reference for the committee include:
- Evaluating the party’s internal election processes.
- Reviewing the overall campaign strategy.
- Identifying factors that led to the loss.
- Proposing actionable solutions to strengthen the party for future contests.
The 2024 general elections saw a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape. Former President John Dramani Mahama emerged victorious with 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the valid votes cast. His opponent, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP, secured 4,657,304 votes, amounting to 41.61%.
Mahama’s win marked a remarkable comeback and a decisive endorsement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Beyond the presidential victory, the NDC also clinched a parliamentary majority, securing over 180 seats, including several constituencies previously held by the NPP.
