The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku has predicted that Ghana would in the near future will become a one-party state if the NPP becomes a ‘united’ party.
NPP flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo finally secured the presidency after a third time, beating the incumbent, President John Mahama with 53.85 percent of valid votes cast.
President Mahama who ran on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), secured 44.40 of valid votes cast.
The NPP also won 169 Parliamentary seats as against the NDC’s 104 seats. It also won six regions including swing regions of Greater Accra, Eastern and Western Regions.
The NPP is currently contesting the results of eleven parliamentary seats in the Brong Ahafo and Western Regions.
One of the main campaign messages of the NDC in the run up to the December polls was that the NPP was a disintegrated political party.
President John Mahama of the NDC constantly claimed that now President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo lacked the capacity to unite the country as he was leading a party which had suspended its elected National Chairman and General Secretary.
The President told chiefs in the Eastern Region that Nana Addo would destool chiefs who criticize him when he ascends the highest office of the land since he does not accept dissenting opinions.
The NPP, Sammi Awuku said recorded this ‘impressive result’ despite claims by the NDC that the NPP is not a united party.
“And this leaves me to wonder, if a divided party can win 170 (169) seats with 53.8% presidential, then if we become united, Ghana will be a one-party state," Sammi Awuku said on Peace FM's Kokrokoo Programme on Friday.
Giving reasons for the loss of the NDC, the NPP Youth Leader said the party engaged in excessive propaganda during the electioneering campaign including preying on the health of the NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo.
“The NDC just went for the same template Goodluck Jonathan and his party used against Buhari in Nigeria…they called him sick man and ISIS candidate but still Nigerians said they like him and that was the same thing Ghanaians said to the NDC that they still liked Nana Addo…,” he said.
He further thanked the youth of the country for being vigilant on Election Day and also sacrificing their time to campaign for the NPP.
Source: adomonline
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SAMMY AWUKU, WE SUPPORTED YOU WHEN YOU WERE RIGHT. WE WON'T SUPPORT YOU WITH SUCH SILLY COMMENTS. IF YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH DISCIPLINE IN YOUR BELLY TO HANDLE SUCCESS YOU CANNOT BE A TRUE LEADER SO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND KEEP IT ON TRACK.
Much as I don't agree with that particular point, it seems many of you commenting never read the full article.He made the point in the context of NDC and President Mahama's assertion of a divided NPP.Please Ghanaians,lets cultivate the habit of reading.It will help us a lot
THIS IS WHAT NKRUMAH TRIED AND YOUR PEOPLE OVERTHREW HIM. I THOUGHT NPP LOVED DEMOCRACY THAT'S WHY I VOTED FOR YOU. SAMMY AWUKU NEEDS TO BE REINED IN. I CAN SEE A CASE OF BABY WITH SHARP TEETH. YOU CANNOT AND WE WILL NOT ALLOW GHANA TO BECOME A TOTALITARIAN STATE. REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED TO NDC. FEAR VOTER!
The power that has been given is for to humble but to start talking is settling you poised to the Opposition in 2020 as you would like sharp teeth that Rawlings gave the NDC youth in the government from 2008 to 2016.A WORD FITLY SPOKEN IS LIKE APPLESOF GOLD IN SETTINGS OF SILVER . THIS SHOULD YOUR WATCHWORD. YOU have been inaugurated and VICE President elect is also saying that you would in power for 16 years . In 2001 when you were saying that you would be in power for 20 years you were sent packing after 8 years so please be humble SAMMY AWUKU.
It seems NPP is in a rush to go back to opposition. I am not an NPP but I voted for Nana so Don't be complacent. The people who said hosanna are the same people who said crucify him! We have rented the government to NPP for four years and during that period we expect respect, strengthening of our cedi, lessss taxes, more developmental projects and proper benefits from the numerous resources the Lord has blessed us with.
Ayeeeeekooooo Samy, I don't believe this story , Anyway thus his opinion if only he said. Long live NPP Long live Ghana.
Sammy please dont start . Fine gentle man should not talk like that
Don't compare Ghana and Nigeria.Do you know that the same Nigerians are today clamouring for the return of Jonathan?
So this is what they were voted to come and do. One party state. The military would eliminate all of you if this is what is in your mind. Their president is not even sworn in, but observe their language. Kofi jumah just insulted teachers and now three weeks to inauguration they already talking about one party state. J H Mensah said al almost the same thing in 2000, but just after eight years they were gone. We live to say.
This 4quare nose guy has suddenly found his voice and making unguarded comments. Just like Ablakwa and co in the NDC, you too will soon be silenced. Mark it on the wall. We warned NDC of babies with Sharp teeth. You Sammy is fast gaining that notoriety. See how Gabby was silenced even by your own party, you too will go into the abyss soon. Be warned!!!