Bernard Antwi Boasiako, often known as President Wontumi, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He acknowledged the difficulties his party faced following the 2024 national election results. His frank comments, such as “We can’t fight it, we can’t do anything”, reveal a period of introspection and acceptance. among the party leadership. President Wontumi, despite this, is hopeful and believes that the party and its supporters will have a better future. The NPP suffered a serious defeat in the 2024 elections, which was a pivotal moment in Ghanaian politics. Voter discontent, economic difficulties and criticism of the party leadership caused him to lose power. President Wontumi’s comments show that he understands the realities on the ground and the tenacity required to overcome them.
Although the party cannot reverse the past, Wondumi recently said he was confident in the NPP’s ability to regain its footing. His statement: “We hope he will return our joy” gives us optimism that the party leadership will find a way to move forward and succeed. The NPP’s track record of overcoming adversity and its unwavering support base, especially in strongholds like the Ashanti region, are perhaps the main sources of this optimism. President Wontumi’s statement also calls for party unity. Internal unity and strategic reconstruction are essential for the NPP to meaningfully recover from electoral defeat. Wontumi and other leaders are expected to play a crucial role in rallying party supporters, resolving internal conflicts and putting in place plans to regain public trust.
President Wontumi’s confidence underscores the NPP’s determination to recover, despite the seemingly uncertain road ahead. Supporters who look to the party leadership for guidance and new meaning find resonance in his call for confidence and resilience. It is unclear how the NPP will adapt to the changing political environment and regain influence as it navigates this difficult period.