Founder and president of CITEG, Alex Kwaku Tetteh
Civil Society Organisation, Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the selective nature of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) newly launched Unity Agenda, warning that such an approach could deepen existing divisions within the party rather than promote reconciliation.
In a press release dated April 4, 2025, and sighted by GhanaWeb, the founder and president of CITEG, Alex Kwaku Tetteh, criticised a recent closed-door meeting held at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu.
He argued that the exclusivity of the event undermines the broader objective of unifying the party.
“With unity as the sole focus, such future events should be inclusive of all party stakeholders. Selective recognition can deepen divisions rather than heal them,” Tetteh said.
The organisation, however, commended former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s remarks at the gathering, particularly his candid acknowledgment of underutilising presidential powers.
Akufo-Addo also reminded party members that leadership within the NPP must be earned, not inherited, citing that both he and former President John Agyekum Kufuor ascended to the presidency without having served as vice presidents.
As the NPP prepares for its upcoming flagbearer contest, Citizen Eye Ghana highlighted key contenders, including former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Bryan Acheampong, and Boakye Agyarko.
The group called on party leadership to ensure a fair and level playing field for all aspirants.
“There is currently no ban on campaigning; therefore, those who claim Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has flouted party rules are spreading falsehoods,” the group added.
CITEG also referenced a recent poll by Global InfoAnalytics, which revealed that 68% of respondents held former President Akufo-Addo responsible for the NPP’s electoral defeat.
The poll further showed that 40% blamed Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, while 37% pointed to Vice President Bawumia.
Notably, 9% blamed Kennedy Agyapong, despite his support for Bawumia during the 2024 campaign.
CITEG concluded by urging the NPP to rebuild public trust through transparent, inclusive, and accountable leadership as the nation heads toward another critical election season.
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