Appiah-Pinkrah explains NPP’s defeat

Page 15, Fri Jan 23, 2009
Story: Emmanuel Adu-Gyamerah

THE New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Akrofrom, Mr Kwabena Appiah-Pinkrah, has explained that the defeat of the party in the 2008 elections was a clear manifestation that Ghanaians are not prepared to allow any single party to dominate the political scene for a long period.
He said what was important, now that the party was in opposition, was for members of the party to effectively mobilise themselves and restrategise in order to capture political power.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic, Mr Appiah-Pinkrah said it would be good for NPP to take into consideration promises made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during its electioneering and constantly remind the electorate about the shortfalls of the government.
“The wild promises made by the NDC, which resulted in its victory in the December 2008 elections, should be regularly monitored to keep the government on its toes,” he said.
He, therefore, called on Ghanaians to unite to build the country by using their abilities to push the development of the country forward.
“Let us continue to believe in Ghana. This should not be a mere slogan but a working tool,” he said.
Touching on the strength of the NDC and the NPP in Parliament, Mr Appiah-Pinkrah said there should be a consensus building among the two sides to ensure that the work of the House was not hampered.
“Let us have the interest of our people at heart and ensure that we do not adopt entrench positions in matters bordering on national interest,” he said.