NPP ready to defend itself in 2028 Elections – Otu Agorhom
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Divine Otu Agorhom, has reaffirmed the party’s preparedness to defend itself against all forms of electoral irregularities ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Speaking in a welcome address at the National Delegates Conference at the University of Ghana Stadium today, July 19, Mr Agorhom expressed deep disappointment with the outcome of the 2024 elections, acknowledging the people's verdict but highlighting what he said was widespread irregularities, such as electoral violence, intimidation of party agents, ballot box seizures, and the inaction of security agencies, that undermined the integrity of the process.
He described the July 14, 2025, re-run of elections in 19 polling stations in Ablekuma North as shocking, noting that the Electoral Commission had earlier sworn under oath in court and parliament that only a simple collation of three pink sheets was pending.
"We had already collated our results as a political party, and we were sure we had won with over 400 votes. Yet, to what can only be described as a collusion between the Electoral Commission and the NDC, the will of the people was reversed. Party members who went to support Honorable Ekua Afriyie to monitor the re-run were assaulted," he said.
"The police stood by helplessly as thugs brutalized observers, including journalists, and women who were stomped on whilst lying defencelessly on the floor. This was not just an affront to the NPP, it was an assault on our democracy. Fellow patriots, we must speak this truth, not out of bitterness, but out of responsibility, never again to violence and fear characterized elections in our republic," he stressed.
Internal challenges
Mr Agorhom emphasized that some internal challenges were self-inflicted. He called for an end to misdirected frustrations and urged the party to reconnect with its grassroots, restore discipline, and revive its founding spirit.
"Let me be clear that the NPP is ready to defend and protect itself going into 2028. Mr Chairman, some of our wounds, we must admit, were self-inflicted. Post-election frustrations have sometimes been misdirected at leadership, creating unnecessary tension and mistrust within our ranks. This must stop," he said.
He praised the decision to amend the party’s constitution and hold early presidential primaries, describing it as a strategic move to heal divisions and prepare for victory.
He also stressed that reclaiming power will require unity, sacrifice, and respect for party structures, while also empowering youth and women.
"The time has come to reconnect with our grassroots, restore discipline, and reignite the spirit of service that built this party. Fellow confederates, this is why the decision to amend our constitution and to conduct early presidential primaries must be applauded. It will allow us to reorganize early, heal internal divisions, and give our candidates time to reconnect with the people. It is a bold strategic step towards reclaiming power in 2028."
"Returning to power will not come easy. It will require unity, not the absence of criticism, but the presence of shared purpose. It will demand sacrifice, hard work, and absolute respect for our structures and processes," he added.
He concluded by honouring the late Ernest Kumi and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to justice, service, and a renewed vision for Ghana.
