Accra, Ghana – Iddrisu Musah Superior, Deputy Director General of the Forestry Commission and a senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticized the party’s leadership following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.

In a statement released today, Musah Superior accused the NPP’s National Chairman, Stephen Ayensu Ntim, and the party’s executive team of shirking responsibility and wasting resources by setting up an Election Review Committee to investigate the loss.

It is amazing that Mr. Ntim’s led executive is pretending not to know why we lost so badly, We do not need a committee to investigate why we lost. We know why we lost, he stated.

In his detailed critique, Musah Superior identified several key factors contributing to the party’s electoral downfall, including unpopular government policies, corruption allegations, arrogance of power, and poor party management.

Key Issues Highlighted

1. Unpopular Policies
   Musah Superior cited several government initiatives and decisions that alienated the electorate, including the controversial construction of the National Cathedral, the implementation of the E-Levy, and the cancellation of programs such as NABCO. He also pointed to the depreciation of the cedi, increased public debt, and hikes in utility tariffs and fuel prices, including an increase just a day before the elections.
2. Corruption Allegations
   He noted widespread public perceptions of corruption within the government, which tarnished the party’s image.
3. Arrogance and Nepotism
   Musah Superior accused the government of being unreceptive to public concerns, describing the administration as arrogant and nepotistic. He highlighted President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to reshuffle his cabinet and the controversial retention of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta despite widespread discontent, even within the NPP.
4. Party Management Failures
   He criticized the Ntim-led National Executive, calling their performance a “disaster” and urging their resignation. Musah Superior also lamented a disconnect between Jubilee House and party members, which he said created a lack of opportunities for party officers, volunteers, and grassroots supporters.
5. Economic Challenges
   He underscored the non-payment of stipends for groups such as NABCO recruits, National Service personnel, school feeding caterers, and trainee allowances as major contributors to voter dissatisfaction.

Call for Change

Musah Superior called for humility and immediate action to address the party’s mistakes rather than conducting investigations into well-known issues.

He also recommended the resignation of the current party leadership and the establishment of an interim body to guide the party until fresh elections are held.

The criticism comes as the NPP grapples with the aftermath of its electoral defeat to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani Mahama.

With internal tensions rising, Musah Superior’s statement is likely to intensify debates about the party’s direction and leadership heading into the future.

Efforts to reach the NPP’s National Chairman for a response were unsuccessful at the time of this publication.

Story By: Robicon Mornahson