Hackman Owusu-Agyemang
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Council of Elders Chairman, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, has called on members of the party to reignite the values of the NPP to recapture political power rather than engaging in acts that has the tendency to undermine the party’s unity while in opposition.
Speaking at a panel discussion to mark the 78th anniversary of United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) in Accra, he said the UGCC survived in the midst of difficulties for over three decades as a result of selfless leadership and united front.
While paying glowing tributes to some individuals such as Paa Grant, Da Rocha, Jake Obetsebi Lamptey among others who contributed immensely to the development of the party, Mr. Owusu-Agyemang called on members to emulate such legacy and embark on actions that would protect people’s liberty, defend integrity and build a country that uplifts the lives of people.
He said, “We have fallen, we blame nobody but ourselves. That does not mean we are out, the spirit of our predecessors should be able to energise us to go forward. We must eschew our self interest for the broader interest of the party.”
He pointed out that, although the NPP lost the 2024 election, members should not lose hope but organise themselves to recapture power, to be able to fulfil the party’s larger vision of transforming lives.
“You form political parties to win power so that you can execute your programmes and policies. What’s the use if we don’t give all ourselves, then we must as well sleep,” he stressed.
Also present at the anniversary held under the theme “Ghana’s Future is not a Spectator Sport” at the NPP’s Patriotic Institute include presidential aspirant of the party, Mr. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; Deputy IT Director, Mr. Stephen Forson; Deputy Communication Director, Hajia Rabi Salifu; former Chairman of the party, Mr. Peter Mark Manu, Madam Elizabeth Ohene among several other dignitaries.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah