Akufo-Addo’s Stubbornness Cost Us the Election” – Outgoing MP Appiah-Kubi
Appiah-Kubi points to President’s refusal to heed MPs’ calls as the key factor behind NPP’s defeat
- Appiah-Kubi blames Akufo-Addo’s refusal to act on calls from over 96 MPs
- Appiah-Kubi claims Akufo-Addo’s failure to support Bawumia and address party issues contributed to the heavy loss in the presidential race
- The outgoing MP accuses the President of being “too recalcitrant”
Outgoing Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has placed the blame for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) devastating loss in the December 7, 2024, general elections squarely on the leadership decisions of President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The NPP faced a major setback, with its presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, conceding defeat even before the official declaration of results.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), led by John Mahama, triumphed decisively, clinching the presidency and an absolute majority in Parliament.
In a recent interview, Appiah-Kubi revealed that tensions within the party escalated when President Akufo-Addo refused repeated calls by NPP Members of Parliament to remove the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. This, he argued, was a turning point that severely weakened the party’s standing and Dr. Bawumia’s chances at the polls.
“The President wouldn’t listen to us. Even when we pointed out the realities on the ground, he was unwilling to act,” Appiah-Kubi lamented. He went on to describe Akufo-Addo as “recalcitrant,” criticizing his refusal to heed the concerns of over 96 NPP MPs who advocated for change.
The outgoing MP, who also lost his seat to an independent candidate, said the President’s unresponsiveness undermined the party’s unity and credibility. “It wasn’t a frivolous demand. We presented a collective resolution, but he ignored us. That’s why the blame falls on him,” Appiah-Kubi concluded.
