As the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position intensifies, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto emerges as a hopeful with a compelling vision.
Dr. Akoto, a front-runner in the contest, passionately appeals to the 961 super delegates to unite behind his cause and secure his spot among the final five contenders set for the November 4 showdown.
In a resounding message to the party’s power players, scheduled just ahead of the August 26 polls, Dr. Akoto emphasizes that now is the moment for the party’s kingmakers to recognize his contributions and invest their faith in his leadership.
Having dedicated himself to the advancement of the NPP, he champions a vision that extends beyond party lines to uplift both the organization and the nation.
“I am appealing to you, the super delegates, to vote for me. When you vote for me, I have envisioned two things to do; one for the party and the other for the country. All of us are aware of what happened in the 2016 general elections. In the Presidential, our then candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo beat the then incumbent President John Mahama with over 900,000 votes.”
“But when we went to the 2020 general elections when everyone was expecting a wider margin between these two presidential candidates, the over 900,000 votes was cut down to a little over 500,000. We nearly lost the parliamentary majority seats. We are now pegged at 137 with the Independent Parliamentary candidate, Amoako Asiamah, declaring to do business with the NPP for us to become the Majority Group”, he stated.
“These happenings tell us that all was not well largely because our grassroots were abandoned. When you talk to them, almost everyone is complaining. This makes breaking the eight-year governance cycle very difficult, hence, my decision to contest for the flagbearer position to turn things around.”
“So, I am appealing to you once again to show me some love and vote massively for me. I will ensure to work hard to reform the party for all to enjoy”, he underscored,” he added.
On November 4, 2023, the spotlight will shine on the top five aspirants, as they vie for the coveted flagbearer position. Among these aspirants, one will emerge victorious, prepared to guide the NPP into the 2024 general election.
