Prof. Gyampo Warns: NPP Unfit to Compete Until 2032 Without Radical Reform

Political science professor and public policy analyst, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has issued a stern warning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that the party is unprepared for any serious political comeback until at least 2032 unless it undergoes sweeping internal reforms.

Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points programme, Prof. Gyampo made it clear that the NPP, in its current state, is incapable of effective governance, even at the most local levels.

“If the NPP does not repent and reinvent itself with a new crop of leaders, it is not fit to govern even a village,” he declared.

Leadership Fatigue and Internal Discontent

Prof. Gyampo criticized the party’s current leadership for being disconnected from its grassroots base. He described the leadership as suffering from “fatigue”, noting that many of its national executives are perceived as holdovers from the Akufo-Addo era, out of touch with the needs of ordinary members and voters.

He highlighted internal frustrations within the party, including growing complaints about arrogance, exclusionary behavior, and policy delivery failures.

“The party has become stagnant. Without change, it risks becoming irrelevant in the 2028 and even the 2032 elections,” he said.

Policy Failures and Damaged Public Trust

Gyampo further attributed the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024 to a series of policy missteps. Among them were the government’s poor handling of illegal mining (galamsey), erratic electricity supply, and the worsening economic conditions during its final years in office.

These failures, he argued, severely eroded public trust and left voters disillusioned.

“You cannot fail the people and expect them to renew your mandate. The public has spoken, and it’s time for deep self-reflection and real transformation,” he emphasized.

A Call for Stronger Opposition

The professor went beyond internal party matters to stress the national importance of a credible and competent opposition. He warned that under the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Ghana’s democracy would suffer without a viable counterbalance.

“Ghana needs a strong, united, and visionary opposition to keep the government in check. The NPP must rise to that task or step aside,” he cautioned.

The Road to Redemption?

Although he didn’t prescribe a specific recovery plan, Prof. Gyampo’s comments suggest that any meaningful reform could take multiple election cycles, possibly until 2032, before the NPP can regain public confidence.

As the NPP gears up for post-defeat restructuring, all eyes will be on whether the party can heed calls for internal reform — or continue down a path toward prolonged political marginalization.