Former Minister for Youth and Sports and National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider plans to seek a review of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Kpandai parliamentary election, warning that such a move could prove costly and politically unproductive.
Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on Thursday, January 29, Vanderpuye stressed that unless the party has compelling legal or factual justification, it would be more prudent to accept the court’s decision and redirect its energy towards internal reorganisation and long-term political strategy.
“Falling is not the end of your life. Sometimes it is better to go back, reflect, and come back again,” he said. “I will urge them that if they think there is enough fact and evidence for them to be able to ask the Supreme Court to review their decision, then fine. But other than that, I think it will be a fruitless exercise.”
His comments come amid indications that the NDC intends to pursue a review of the apex court’s judgment after studying the certified true copy of the ruling, insisting that the legal process is not yet concluded.
Vanderpuye cautioned that prolonged post-election litigation often drains time, financial resources and political capital, while offering little strategic benefit. According to him, extended legal battles tend to weaken both candidates and political parties, rather than strengthen their prospects in future electoral contests.
He urged the opposition party to use the moment to reflect, reorganise and reposition itself for future elections instead of remaining locked in what he described as potentially exhausting legal processes.
In a related development, Vanderpuye also raised concerns about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to elect its 2028 presidential flagbearer before choosing party executives, warning that the approach could trigger internal divisions.
He noted that the timing and sequence of the process could significantly affect party planning and cohesion ahead of the 2028 general elections.
“I wish that the NPP primary will be peaceful and without any problems. Bawumia is the one I am expecting to win. I want him to win because it will make the work easier for me in 2028,” he said.
However, Vanderpuye warned that once a flagbearer is elected, their supporters often dominate the election of national, constituency and branch executives, potentially creating inequality and resentment within the party.
“The action the NPP has taken… will cost them. What is going to happen is that the party will fracture,” he cautioned.
