Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Paul Awentami Afoko, has intensified his nationwide engagement with party executives and grassroots supporters, using a visit to the Western Region to deliver a strong message on the need for unity as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.
Addressing party faithful during the engagement, Afoko stressed that internal cohesion remains the most important requirement if the NPP hopes to rebuild and return to power after its electoral setback.
In a statement following the meeting, the former chairman said his tour forms part of a broader effort to reconnect with members across the country and strengthen the bonds within the party.
“I continued my engagements with the leadership of the New Patriotic Party in the Western Region as part of my nationwide effort to reconnect with our party faithful and strengthen the bonds that unite us,” he stated.
According to him, the NPP must focus on the bigger picture and place the collective interest of the party above individual grievances and personal differences.
“Without unity, we cannot fully capitalize on the opportunity that 2028 presents. If we are to rebuild and recapture power, we must put aside our differences, work together, and focus on the collective interest of our party,” Afoko said.
In an impassioned speech, Afoko urged party members to set aside emotions and personal disagreements, arguing that political power can only be attained through collective effort and discipline.
“Without unity, we cannot win anything in this country,” he told supporters.
He emphasized that political success is not determined by friendships, family ties, or personal relationships, but by a party’s ability to organize itself effectively and work towards a common goal.
“Power has no emotions. Power doesn’t know you are my brother, my friend, my sister, or my cousin. Power is just power. If you do the things power wants, you will get power. If you don’t do the things power wants, it won’t come,” he said.
Tug-of-War Analogy
To illustrate his point, Afoko drew a comparison with a tug-of-war contest, explaining that victory becomes impossible when members of the same team fail to pull together.
He noted that if some members deliberately withhold their full effort because of disagreements with colleagues, the entire team is weakened, giving their opponents an advantage.
Using the analogy, he described a situation where one person loosens their grip because they dislike a teammate, while another does the same because they feel overlooked or neglected.
Meanwhile, the opposing side remains united and focused on winning.
According to Afoko, such divisions could prove costly for the NPP if they persist ahead of future elections.
We don’t care whether you like the person in front of you or behind you. Just pull. We need to come together,” he stated.
The former NPP chairman also revealed that he has chosen to move beyond past grievances in the interest of the party’s future.
“For me, I buried the past. I buried my emotions because it is unity we want,” he said.
He maintained that unity is the first and most essential prerequisite for regaining political power, warning that any party divided against itself would struggle to achieve electoral success.
“Unity is the first essential prerequisite to get power. If there is no unity, forget power. You won’t get it,” Afoko stressed.
Reflecting on his own experience within the party, he suggested that personal disappointments should not stand in the way of a shared political objective.
“Did I even get a gutter to clean? No. But it doesn’t matter,” he remarked, indicating that individual recognition or reward should be secondary to the broader goal of strengthening the party.
Afoko’s latest comments come at a time when discussions within the NPP are increasingly focused on rebuilding the party and positioning it for a strong comeback in the 2028 elections.
His nationwide engagements have largely centered on reconciliation, party unity, and the need for members at all levels to work together despite past disagreements.
With the race toward 2028 gradually taking shape, Afoko believes the NPP’s prospects will depend largely on its ability to close ranks and present a united front.
“The journey to victory begins with unity,” he said. “Together, we can position the NPP for success in 2028.”
By 1960news.com
