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In a scathing tirade, Nana Obiri Boahene, the former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has blasted the greed and selfishness of certain appointees within the Akufo-Addo-led government, which he believes led to the party’s crushing defeat in the 2024 elections.
Appearing on public television, the outspoken politician didn’t hold back. “The NPP has a herculean task to rebuild its tarnished image before Ghanaian voters,” he remarked. “The apathy we suffered in the 2024 elections has deeply rooted itself in the minds of Ghanaians.”
Recounting his personal experiences, Obiri Boahene painted a grim picture of internal neglect and betrayal. “If I were to share what I endured as Deputy General Secretary under this government, it would shock you. If gold rusts, what will iron do? If I, in my position, struggled in life, imagine what ordinary party members and Ghanaians faced,” he lamented.
He recounted an instance in 2017 when he wrote to the government on behalf of Abronye Investment Company, seeking an opportunity to supply food items to Buffer Stock. “To this day, they’ve never replied. Unbelievable, isn’t it?”
Nana Obiri Boahene didn’t mince words as he described the ruling government’s inner circle between 2017 and 2024. “Some politicians were so greedy, selfish, and backstabbing they captured every opportunity for themselves. Such characters wouldn’t even find a place in hell. I’m saying it as it is—you can insult me; I don’t care. I have thick skin, and I won’t stop calling it out.”
He ended with a mix of humour and frustration. “Here we are in opposition now. They may have their money, but look—we’ve all lost power. Oral has come, and now we share!” he quipped before breaking into laughter.
The blunt remarks of the former Deputy General Secretary underscore the internal challenges facing the NPP as it begins to regroup and rebuild after its historic electoral loss.
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