Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman hopeful, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, has called on party members with the energy, resources and influence to commit a portion of what they have towards rebuilding the party and returning it to power.
According to him, the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election should serve as a wake-up call for all members to put aside individual interests and work collectively towards restoring the party’s fortunes ahead of the 2028 general election.
Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, made the call as he rounded off his campaign ahead of the Ashanti Regional NPP elections.
He said every member of the party had a role to play in the rebuilding process, stressing that the party could regain power if its members were prepared to make meaningful contributions to the cause.
“If any NPP member has the energy, resources and influence, let’s use just 10 per cent of them to bring the NPP back to power,” he said.
He explained that rebuilding the party should not be left to a handful of individuals, but must become a collective responsibility involving party executives, parliamentary candidates, former appointees, grassroots activists and ordinary members.
Unshakable.
Chairman Appiah further declared that he remained firm in his decision to contest the Ashanti Regional chairmanship position and expressed confidence in his ability to lead the party in the region.
“For your information, I am unshakable, resolute, and fully committed. I remain confident that I will be the next Ashanti Regional Chairman,” he stated.
He said his confidence was not borne out of arrogance but rather his conviction that he had the experience, commitment and understanding of the party’s grassroots necessary to provide effective leadership.
COKA said the Ashanti Region, traditionally regarded as a stronghold of the NPP, needed leadership capable of uniting the rank and file, strengthening the grassroots and restoring confidence among members.
He stressed the need for the party to learn from its past mistakes and develop a stronger organisational structure capable of mobilising supporters at the polling-station, electoral-area, constituency and regional levels.
Unity
The chairmanship hopeful also emphasised unity as a critical ingredient in the party’s quest to return to power.
He said internal disagreements and divisions must not be allowed to undermine the collective objective of rebuilding the party, urging members to focus on the bigger picture.
According to him, the NPP could only regain the confidence of Ghanaians when its internal structures were strong, united and responsive to the concerns of the grassroots.
He therefore called on delegates to consider the future of the party when casting their ballots, insisting that the regional leadership must be committed to rebuilding the party from the grassroots upwards.
2028 target
Chairman Appiah said the ultimate objective of the current reorganisation should be to position the NPP to win the 2028 general election.
He maintained that the party had the human resources, experience and political structures needed to return to government, but members must first demonstrate commitment to rebuilding and strengthening the organisation.
He urged party members not to underestimate their individual contributions, saying even a small commitment from every member could make a significant difference in the party’s rebuilding efforts.
COKA appealed to delegates and supporters to unite behind a leadership that, he said, would prioritise the interests of the party above personal considerations.
He reiterated that he was prepared to work with all stakeholders, regardless of their differences, to restore unity, confidence and hope within the Ashanti Regional NPP.
As the regional elections approach, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah’s message has centred on sacrifice, unity, grassroots mobilisation and a collective determination to return the NPP to power in 2028.
He expressed optimism that with the right leadership and the commitment of members, the NPP could rebuild its structures, reconnect with voters and reclaim political power.
