“Thank God They Didn’t Vote” Ex-NPP Chief Reveals How 2.7M Missing Voters Saved Party from 20% Shame
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Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary John Boadu has made a startling revelation about the 2024 general election results. His comments came during a recent interview on OTEC FM, where he expressed relief over the non-participation of over 2.7 million eligible voters.
According to Boadu, these abstaining voters were predominantly dissatisfied with the Akufo-Addo government’s performance. He suggested that their participation could have resulted in an even more devastating outcome for the NPP.
The former party chief emphasized that the NPP should be grateful for the voters’ absence at the polls. He explained that the party’s performance might have dropped to a mere 20% if these disgruntled citizens had cast their ballots.
The revelation comes in the wake of the NPP’s significant defeat in the 2024 presidential election. The Electoral Commission’s final results showed NDC’s John Dramani Mahama securing 56.42% of valid votes cast.
NPP’s Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia managed to gather 41.75% of the votes, marking a substantial decline in the party’s electoral performance. Independent candidates Nana Kwame Bediako and Alan Kyerematen secured 0.76% and 0.28% respectively.
Boadu also pointed to internal party conflicts as a contributing factor to their electoral loss. He specifically mentioned the controversial decision to allow government appointees to contest sitting MPs in primaries.
The aftermath of these internal contests created division within the party ranks. Many defeated MPs withdrew their support, significantly impacting the party’s campaign effectiveness.
The former general secretary urged the party to investigate the reasons behind the mass voter abstention. He stressed the importance of understanding and addressing the underlying causes of voter apathy.
These revelations have sparked discussions about voter participation and its impact on electoral outcomes. Political analysts are now examining the implications of such significant voter abstention for Ghana’s democratic process.
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