Politics

You will be irrelevant by 2028 – CDD-Ghana Fellow to NPP

Dr. Kwame Asiedu Sarpong, a fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has warned the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to change its strategy or risk becoming irrelevant by 2028.

This warning comes after the release of the latest Global Info Analytics National Tracking Poll, which shows a changing political landscape in Ghana.

The poll found that 62% of voters now think Ghana is on the right path, up from 32% in October 202 and President Mahama has a 66% approval rating. However, the Ashanti Region is an exception, where most people still think Ghana is headed in the wrong direction.

Dr. Sarpong said the NPP’s decline is alarming. “The NPP’s decline is shocking. Once seen as the natural alternative, the opposition is bleeding support. Its leadership ratings are falling, and it has failed to turn economic concerns into political gains,” he said. He added, “Inflation and unemployment still top voter concerns, yet the opposition is unable to translate this into momentum. If the NPP doesn’t wake up, it may find itself irrelevant by 2028.”

The CDD Fellow warned the NPP not to ignore these poll results, as they did before the last general elections, which could lead to further loss of support. “They have a choice to ignore this poll as they did before the last general elections and see their fortunes dwindle further or learn from the results of ridiculing previous polls and look at this data for answers,” he wrote in a Facebook post.

Dr. Sarpong also emphasized the need to address environmental concerns, particularly illegal mining. “The poll exposes one major vulnerability: galamsey (illegal mining). If the government ignores this, today’s high approval ratings could crash just as fast as they rose.”

He concluded by saying, “Governing well pays off. Taking voters for granted does not. The ruling party must sustain reforms, and the opposition must find its voice—or risk fading into history.”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided support to Ghana through a $3 billion Extended Credit Facility Arrangement to help the country restore economic stability and implement reforms. This highlights the need for effective governance and opposition strategies in Ghana’s political landscape.