The 2024 parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Akuapem South, Eric Yeboah Apeadu, has declared his intention to contest the party’s upcoming parliamentary primaries, seeking to reclaim the Akuapem South seat for the party in the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Yeboah Apeadu said he is encouraged by calls from party members across the constituency urging him to seek the NPP’s nomination again, expressing confidence that the party could regain the seat after losing it to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections.
Speaking in an interview with 1960news.com, he indicated that he would file his nomination when the party officially opens the process for prospective parliamentary candidates.
“Everywhere I go, I see party people calling on me to contest in the primaries so that I can reclaim the seat for the NPP,” he said.
“So I think when the party opens nominations, I will file to contest and win to reclaim the seat.”
His declaration signals his intention to lead the NPP’s efforts to regain the constituency, which had been considered one of the party’s traditional strongholds before the 2024 general elections.
Akuapem South is among the constituencies the NPP lost to the NDC in the 2024 parliamentary elections, ending the party’s hold on the seat since the constituency was created in 2012 under Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2040.
The NDC’s Lawrencia Dziwornu defeated Mr. Yeboah Apeadu by a margin of 134 votes, delivering a narrow victory for the NDC in the constituency.
The result represented a significant setback for the NPP, which had maintained its parliamentary dominance in Akuapem South since the constituency’s establishment.
Mr. Yeboah Apeadu believes the party has since undertaken efforts to address the internal challenges that contributed to its electoral defeat and is now better positioned to compete for the seat.
According to him, the constituency’s party structure has recovered from the disappointment of the 2024 elections, with members who were previously dissatisfied with the party returning to its fold.
He expressed confidence that the renewed unity would strengthen the NPP’s chances of winning back the seat in 2028.
Mr. Yeboah Apeadu said the NPP in Akuapem South has learnt important lessons from its defeat and has taken steps to reconcile members whose grievances may have affected the party’s performance in the last elections.
He maintained that disgruntled members who voted for other candidates or parties in the 2024 elections have returned and been reintegrated into the party.
According to him, the reconciliation process has helped restore confidence among the rank and file, creating a stronger foundation for the party’s preparations towards the next general elections.
He expressed optimism that the NPP can capitalise on the renewed unity to mount a formidable campaign and win back the seat.
His comments point to the importance of internal cohesion as the party prepares for its parliamentary primaries and begins positioning itself for the 2028 electoral contest.
Beyond the internal reorganisation of the NPP, Mr. Yeboah Apeadu also criticised the NDC government, accusing it of failing to fulfil promises made to Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign.
He argued that voters are beginning to question the government’s performance, alleging that it has failed to deliver on commitments contained in its manifesto.
“Now Ghanaians are seeing the true colours of the NDC. They used deceit to win power, but they have not been able to deliver the promises they made, even those in their own manifesto, and they are gaslighting,” he said.
He further described the government’s performance as disappointing, arguing that several sectors are yet to demonstrate the level of progress expected by the electorate.
The NPP parliamentary hopeful suggested that the NDC’s alleged failure to meet public expectations can create an opportunity for the NPP to regain voter confidence ahead of the 2028 elections.
His remarks form part of the political contest between the two parties as they assess the outcome of the 2024 elections and prepare for the next electoral cycle.
Mr. Yeboah Apeadu’s declaration comes ahead of the NPP’s parliamentary primaries, through which the party will select candidates to contest constituencies across the country in the 2028 general elections.
Although he has indicated his readiness to contest, the party’s formal nomination process will determine the candidates who emerge to represent it in the elections.
For Akuapem South, the NPP’s immediate challenge will be to sustain the reconciliation efforts described by Mr. Yeboah Apeadu, strengthen its constituency organisation and identify an effective strategy to win back voters.
The NDC, meanwhile, will seek to defend the seat secured by Lawrencia Dziwornu in 2024.
With the previous contest decided by a margin of just 134 votes, the constituency could become a closely watched battleground in the next general elections.
Mr. Yeboah Apeadu remains confident that the NPP can reverse the outcome of 2024, insisting that the party has addressed its internal differences and is ready to return to power in Akuapem South in 2028.
By 1960news.com
