NDC is a failure, Ghana deserves better – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), branding the party as a failure.

Speaking during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Delegates Conference on Saturday, July 19, Afenyo-Markin accused the Mahama-led NDC of rebranding the NPP’s achievements and presenting them as their own.

“The message is clear, the NDC is a failure, Ghana deserves better,” he declared.

Despite the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, Afenyo-Markin stressed that the party is far from broken. He expressed optimism that with unity and renewed focus, the NPP will come back stronger.

“Let’s move with one voice. We’re in a season that demands sober reflection and radical unity,” he said.

He urged the party to rebuild by reconnecting with its grassroots and the broader Ghanaian populace, emphasizing that unity is key to revival.

“This is a time to rebuild, reconnect with the grassroots, re-engage with the base, and reconnect with Ghanaians with a bold new vision for the future. With unity, we become a force; unity doesn’t mean uniformity, but loyalty to a shared purpose.”

Afenyo-Markin called for an end to internal bickering, warning that discord and suspicion have damaged the party.

“We must rebrand ourselves with better results and strong character. We must rebuild together, anchored in our values—that no individual is bigger than the NPP. That belief must reflect in our language, tone, strategy, and posture toward one another.”

He added, “We made mistakes, but we’re not a broken party; we’re only a battle-tested party. We’re not a party of despair. Let’s end hate campaigns. We must reclaim the spirit of unity, discipline, and shared purpose.”

The NPP’s National Delegates Conference, themed “Rebuilding Together with our Values,” is taking place at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.

Chairman of the Planning Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, disclosed that over 50 consolidated motions are being considered.

“In all, we have a little over 50 motions. You may have one amendment, which will have about 50 proposed amendments,” he explained.

The motions have been compiled into a booklet already reviewed by the party’s National Executive Committee and will be distributed to delegates before the voting session.

“All of the motions will be considered. We believe that by 4 PM, we should be done,” Osei Owusu added.