Frank Annoh-Dompreh
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has declared itself fully prepared to recapture political power in the 2028 general election, insisting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rebuilt strongly from its electoral defeat and is now better positioned to challenge the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking at a two-day workshop of the Minority Caucus in Accra yesterday, the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, said the caucus had transformed what he described as a period of “momentary bleakness” into renewed strength, resilience and strategic focus.
“Now I can confidently say that we have bounced back stronger, more agile, well-informed, and indeed ready to take on 2028 with tactics and strategies that would marvel our counterparts,” he stated.
The workshop, held on the theme “The United Front: Forging a Cohesive Parliamentary Strategy Post-Primaries,” focused on healing divisions within the caucus and building trust ahead of future political contests.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh commended members of the caucus for their unity and commitment since the start of the Ninth Parliament, saying their continuous engagement and strategic coordination had strengthened the Minority’s effectiveness both in Parliament and in their constituencies.
According to him, despite being in the minority, the caucus had succeeded in holding the government accountable and keeping national issues in the public spotlight.
“Truly, we have distinguished ourselves as a mighty minority, and we need to sustain this momentum and the pressure on government with one voice and one heart,” he said.
The Minority Chief Whip accused the NDC government of failing to fulfil campaign promises and attempting to mislead Ghanaians on the state of the economy.
He cited recent debates surrounding the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial statement as an example of what he described as the government’s desperation to divert attention from weaknesses in governance.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh further claimed that worsening economic hardship among cocoa farmers, teachers, nurses, public servants and market women reflected poor governance under the current administration.
“The cocoa farmer is wailing, the teachers are crying, nurses are wailing, public servants are crying, market women are crying,” he declared.
He argued that the NDC government had become unpopular faster than anticipated, and urged members of the caucus to intensify pressure on the administration through effective parliamentary oversight and public engagement.
“We will be doing ourselves a disservice if we do not intensify the pressure of accountability and strike whenever they are exposed,” he stressed.
The Minority Chief Whip also revealed that leadership had introduced mentorship arrangements for first-time Members of Parliament to strengthen their parliamentary performance and improve their participation in debates and committee work.
According to him, the strategy had enhanced members’ ability to contribute effectively on the floor of Parliament and improved the caucus’ communication with the public through coordinated press briefings and statements.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh urged party members to remain united and focused on reclaiming power in 2028.
“Victory is in our hands, and we cannot afford to let 2028 slip by,” he said, adding that the NPP remained the party best positioned to restore development and economic stability in the country.
By Ernest Kofi Adu