Did Bawumia secure Northern votes for NPP? – NAPO on the electoral defeat.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has condemned the tribal tone creeping into discussions about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the recent general election.

In an interview with Channel One TV, the 2024 NPP Vice Presidential Candidate strongly rejected claims that his perceived underperformance in securing votes from the Ashanti Region was a key factor in the party’s loss.

“Did Dr. Bawumia, a Northerner, deliver all the votes from the North?” NAPO fired back when asked about Ashanti votes, describing the question as inflammatory and misguided.

He emphasized that the party’s defeat should not be blamed on any single region or individual, noting that low voter turnout across the country played a significant role.

“Don’t ask such a question again because it could lead to unnecessary provocation. When I hear such comments, it pushes me to respond harshly. The fact is, the party lost, and millions of Ghanaians didn’t vote. Are all those lost votes solely from Ashanti?” he asked.

NAPO highlighted that the Ashanti Region, traditionally an NPP stronghold, recorded a voter turnout of 65%, one of the highest in the country. He urged party members and critics alike to avoid tribal framing, which he warned could deepen divisions.

“Bringing tribal elements into this conversation is dangerous and unproductive. The shifts in votes happened across regions, including Volta and Greater Accra. This is not about ethnicity—it’s about collective responsibility as a party,” he explained.

NAPO also dismissed claims that his selection as the running mate was based on his Ashanti roots, asserting that competence, not tribal affiliation, was the reason he was chosen for the role.

He concluded by urging party members to focus on unity and rebuilding, instead of engaging in finger-pointing or blame games. “Now is the time for us to come together as a party and learn from this experience to ensure a better outcome in the future,” he stated.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has condemned the tribal tone creeping into discussions about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the recent general election.

In an interview with Channel One TV, the 2024 NPP Vice Presidential Candidate strongly rejected claims that his perceived underperformance in securing votes from the Ashanti Region was a key factor in the party’s loss.

“Did Dr. Bawumia, a Northerner, deliver all the votes from the North?” NAPO fired back when asked about Ashanti votes, describing the question as inflammatory and misguided.

He emphasized that the party’s defeat should not be blamed on any single region or individual, noting that low voter turnout across the country played a significant role.

“Don’t ask such a question again because it could lead to unnecessary provocation. When I hear such comments, it pushes me to respond harshly. The fact is, the party lost, and millions of Ghanaians didn’t vote. Are all those lost votes solely from Ashanti?” he asked.

NAPO highlighted that the Ashanti Region, traditionally an NPP stronghold, recorded a voter turnout of 65%, one of the highest in the country. He urged party members and critics alike to avoid tribal framing, which he warned could deepen divisions.

“Bringing tribal elements into this conversation is dangerous and unproductive. The shifts in votes happened across regions, including Volta and Greater Accra. This is not about ethnicity—it’s about collective responsibility as a party,” he explained.

NAPO also dismissed claims that his selection as the running mate was based on his Ashanti roots, asserting that competence, not tribal affiliation, was the reason he was chosen for the role.

He concluded by urging party members to focus on unity and rebuilding, instead of engaging in finger-pointing or blame games. “Now is the time for us to come together as a party and learn from this experience to ensure a better outcome in the future,” he stated.