Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has urged the party’s Minority Caucus in Parliament to take the lead in returning the NPP to electoral victory. Speaking during a closed-door meeting with the MPs, Afoko introduced a new political strategy called the ‘3R Agenda’, which focuses on Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing power for the party. He described this initiative as a roadmap aimed at restoring unity, strengthening grassroots support, and positioning the NPP for future electoral success.
“For years, I chose to work quietly behind the scenes, supporting the NPP in private,” Afoko stated. “However, recent developments have compelled me to step forward. We need to get our party back on the path to victory, and that begins with unity and purpose.” He emphasized that the Minority MPs have a vital role to play, both as lawmakers and as figures who can unify the party.
He warned that without a concerted effort to rebuild internal cohesion, the goal of returning to power would remain a mirage. Drawing on his tenure as National Chairman, Afoko highlighted the NPP’s 2014 presidential primaries as a model of internal discipline and unity.
“We conducted primaries where every candidate accepted the outcome, and no one broke away to run independently,” he said. “Leaders like Sammy Awuku can attest to the level of organization and trust we had at the time.”He noted that the party’s electoral base has eroded over the years, particularly during periods in government when internal competition for positions often breeds division.
“Historically, even in opposition, the NPP has outperformed the NDC in vote percentages,” Afoko said. “That tells us our base is strong, but it has weakened. The question now is: how do we win it back?”According to Afoko, the answer lies in the 3R Agenda: Reunite; Heal internal divisions and restore trust across factions. Rebuild; Strengthen party structures from the polling station to the national level and Recapture; Re-engage the base and present a credible, united front to Ghanaians.
Afoko appealed to party members to rally behind the vision, citing his track record as evidence of his ability to deliver results.“My record speaks for itself. I am result-oriented, and with the collective support of the party, we can achieve this,” he said. He concluded by calling on the NPP to move past internal rivalries and focus on the bigger goal: winning the trust of Ghanaians and returning to government to deliver development.
Source: Metro Newsroom
