Professor Kingsley Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, vehemently defended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia against accusations of responsibility for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 elections. In a passionate address during Dr. Bawumia’s engagement with constituency executives in the Ashanti Region, Prof. Nyarko categorically rejected the notion that Dr. Bawumia was to blame, labeling such claims as “baseless, senseless, and completely misguided.” He argued that attributing the party’s loss solely to Dr. Bawumia was a simplistic and intellectually lazy analysis of a complex electoral outcome.
Prof. Nyarko’s defense centered on the significant decline in the NPP’s parliamentary seats, plummeting from 138 to a mere 87. He posited that if the NPP had retained their previous parliamentary majority or even come close, while still losing the presidential election, then perhaps an argument could be made against Dr. Bawumia’s leadership. However, the dramatic reduction in parliamentary representation, he argued, pointed to a broader failure across the party, rather than the fault of a single individual. He implied that focusing blame on Dr. Bawumia deflected attention from the collective responsibility of the party and its candidates for the electoral setback.
He further accused Dr. Bawumia’s critics of opportunism, suggesting their criticisms were rooted in self-interest and disappointment at not securing positions of power following the NPP’s defeat. He questioned their silence during the campaign and suggested that had the NPP won, these same critics would have been eager to benefit from the victory. This, according to Prof. Nyarko, exposed the hollowness of their accusations and their lack of genuine concern for the party’s well-being.
Despite the NPP’s electoral setback, Prof. Nyarko expressed unwavering optimism about the party’s future. He declared with conviction that God would use the remaining 87 seats to orchestrate a remarkable comeback in the 2028 elections, effectively humbling the current majority. This bold prediction underscores his belief in the party’s resilience and his confidence in their ability to regain power in the next electoral cycle.
In a powerful demonstration of loyalty, Prof. Nyarko pledged his steadfast support for Dr. Bawumia’s presidential ambitions. He vowed to stand by Dr. Bawumia until he achieved the presidency, emphasizing his unwavering commitment. This public declaration of support not only strengthens Dr. Bawumia’s position within the party but also signals a potential rallying point for his supporters as the NPP navigates its post-election challenges.
Prof. Nyarko’s fervent defense of Dr. Bawumia and his critique of internal critics have undoubtedly stirred the political waters within the NPP. His remarks, delivered with passion and conviction, have injected a new layer of complexity into the ongoing post-election analysis and the simmering tensions within the party. While his staunch support for Dr. Bawumia may consolidate a faction within the NPP, it also risks exacerbating existing divisions as the party grapples with the fallout of its electoral defeat and charts a course for the future. The public nature of this defense and the pointed accusations of opportunism directed at unnamed critics suggest a deepening of internal rifts and a potential power struggle as the NPP seeks to rebuild and reposition itself for the next election.
