The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will focus on structural reforms and grassroots mobilization to reclaim Ghana’s presidency in 2028, former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam asserted in a social media statement this week.
The remarks follow the party’s electoral defeat in 2024, which ended its eight-year hold on executive power.
“The NPP will reclaim power in 2028 with diligent effort and a revitalized party foundation,” wrote Adam, a senior figure within the party. “We have traveled this journey before, and we will once again reorganize to come back stronger.” He credited the Mike Oquaye-led committee with laying groundwork for reforms but urged broader collaboration to refine the party’s strategy.
Central to Adam’s proposal are constitutional amendments aimed at decentralizing leadership selection and incentivizing active membership. He called for an “open and inclusive” process that incorporates input from current and former party executives, Members of Parliament, and local government leaders. Additionally, Adam recommended tying government appointments under future NPP administrations to demonstrated party loyalty, suggesting that only “members in good standing” who pay dues and participate in activities should qualify for roles.
“Those who work hard for the party must be rewarded,” he emphasized, framing the policy as a way to energize the base. The proposal aligns with longstanding debates within Ghana’s political parties about balancing meritocracy with patronage systems.
Adam’s statement also rallied support for a nine-member committee tasked with drafting reform proposals, urging unity ahead of what he described as a critical “electoral battle.” His appeal reflects broader NPP efforts to regroup after recent losses, including parliamentary seats ceded to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Political analysts note that the NPP’s ability to rebound may hinge on addressing internal factionalism and public perceptions of economic management during its tenure. While the party has historically alternated power with the NDC since Ghana’s return to multiparty democracy in 1992, rising voter demands for accountability and service delivery have intensified competition.
Adam’s roadmap underscores a recognition that electoral success in 2028 will require more than nostalgia for past achievements. By advocating institutional overhauls and stricter membership criteria, the former minister signals a push to rebuild the NPP as a leaner, more disciplined entity a strategy that could redefine Ghana’s political landscape as parties adapt to an increasingly issue-driven electorate.
