We faltered and have been defeated but NPP will bounce back in 2028 – Afenyo-Markin

The outgoing Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assured the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its supporters that they will bounce back from their defeat in the 2024 general elections.

He admits that the NPP faltered, leading to their defeat in the 2024 general elections however with commitment and dedication, they will reorganise themselves and come back stronger.

“We have faltered and been defeated, but with hard work, dedication and commitment to uniting our front and organizing ourselves, the NPP shall bounce back in 2028,” he said on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen Programme.

Earlier, he expressed optimism that the New Patriotic Party would also form the majority in the 2028 general elections.

Speaking on the floor of the House on Monday, December 16, he recounted that in the 1996 election, the NPP was in the minority, but four years later, they formed the majority in the 2000 elections. He added that in 2012, the NPP was also in the minority, but in 2016, they formed the majority.

To that end, he said, “I know that come 2028, NPP will be in the majority.”

President-elect John Mahama had stated earlier while speaking during a courtesy call by the National Chief Imam, that his administration to consult the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at every step, stating that he is committed to democratic governance.

He dismissed the “supreme leader” tag attributed to him after the massive victory by the NDC, insisting he would govern as a Democrat.

“I wish to assure my father [National Chief Imam] and our fathers that we’re not going to misuse the majority we have in Parliament. Even though we have a huge majority, more than two-thirds, we’re not going to misuse it.

“We are going to consult with the NPP at every stage and make sure that we do things by consensus instead of railroading everybody,” he said.

According to Mr Mahama, no single political party can turn the fortunes of Ghana without the cooperation of everybody else including religious groups, adding that “we can only move this country together if all of us work to move it together.”

“So I can assure you that we will work together. We’ll continue to consult you. I’m your son, and you all have been very gracious with advice and good counsel. I’ve enjoyed working with all of you over the years, and nothing is going to change. My doors will be open at any time that any of our leaders, my fathers want to see me, for you to come and consult with me. And so we ask that you continue to offer your prayers,” he assured the National Chief Imam.