A Leading Member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe, has criticised the party’s leadership for adopting what he describes as a top-down approach in its efforts to unite the party ahead of its flagbearer election.
According to him, the peace pact signed on January 22 appears rushed and could undermine the integrity of the party’s upcoming election scheduled for January 31.
On Thursday, five presidential aspirants of the NPP signed a peace pact, pledging to ensure a peaceful and transparent primary. However, Dr. Tamakloe expressed concern that the exercise fails to address the deeper issues confronting the party.
Speaking on 3FM’s Hot Edition, Dr. Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe warned that the January 31 primary could prove destructive to the party, as the fundamental problems of reconciling disgruntled members remain unresolved.
He further criticised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, blaming him for the current state of the party.
“The so-called top-bottom approach clearly undermines the party’s democracy and may lead to discontent among party members. It is a very sad situation,” he said.
“The fundamental issues within the party before the 2024 elections and even after the elections have not been addressed. This pact distracts from those problems.”
Dr. Tamakloe cautioned that the speed at which the process is being carried out could have serious consequences.
“The entire process appears to be rushed and will surely compromise the integrity of the upcoming elections on January 31. Mark my words. I foresee this rush to the Electoral College collapsing because of the weak foundation in leadership and the failure to follow due process,” he warned.
He further lamented what he described as the gradual destruction of the party by a few individuals and called on the party’s elders to take action.
“This party is being destroyed by a few people, and we have elders who once played critical roles. I think it is time they wake up,” he stated.
Dr. Tamakloe also criticised the party for failing to involve what he called the “real backbones” of the NPP in the reconciliation process.
“Why didn’t they invite people like Kwame Pianim—the real backbone of the party? People like Arthur Kennedy and Frimpong Boateng. These are people who are not in the party for financial gain. They are there to serve the ordinary people, and until such individuals are brought on board, this party has no future,” he warned.
By Richard Bright Addo
