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Nanisto News Blog of Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Source: Manteaw Amos
The Executive Director of Educate Africa Institute (EAI), Educationist, and respected political analyst, Mr. William Boadi, has raised serious concerns over the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal decisions leading up to its defeat in the recent Akwatia by-election.
Speaking on Radio XYZ’s morning political program, Mr. Boadi cited internal divisions and the imposition of a parliamentary candidate Solomon Asumadu as major factors that undermined the party’s chances in retaining the seat.
“Available information before, during, and after the by-election indicates that the grassroots of the party overwhelmingly favored the return of their former MP, Mercy Adu-Gyamfi, popularly known as Ama Sey,” Boadi explained.
“Unfortunately, the party leadership bypassed an open and democratic nomination process and imposed a candidate, creating disaffection among loyal supporters.”
Boadi added that Ama Sey’s absence from the NPP’s campaign activities in Akwatia was a clear sign of her disapproval of the process. He emphasized that such internal discontent, when left unaddressed, demoralizes the base and discourages active participation.
In a sharp critique of party unity, Boadi also pointed to the lack of coordinated efforts among top NPP figures. He specifically mentioned Bryan Acheampong, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other former flagbearer aspirants who failed to campaign together, describing it as a missed opportunity to present a united front. “One would have expected the key personalities of the party to bury their differences and rally together behind the candidate, but that unity was visibly lacking,” he noted. “This lack of cohesion sent the wrong signal to voters.”
He further noted that this by-election marks a rare instance in Ghana’s Fourth Republic where sympathy votes failed to yield electoral success underscoring the weight of the electorate’s dissatisfaction with the party’s internal decisions.
Boadi cautioned political parties particularly the NPP to learn from the outcome and ensure that future decisions reflect the will of the people they seek to represent.
“Democracy thrives on inclusion, transparency, and accountability. Imposing candidates on the electorate is a recipe for voter apathy and defeat,” he warned. “The party must go back to the drawing board and reconnect with its grassroots.”
