Sylvester Tetteh has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s 2024 electoral loss primarily to voter apathy, pledging to restore grassroots engagement if elected General Secretary.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (22 April), Tetteh said the party’s biggest challenge was not necessarily voter migration but disengagement among its own supporters.
“What brought us down is apathy. Our people stayed away,” he said, adding that internal issues, including dissatisfaction with reward systems and lack of inclusion, contributed to the situation.
He proposed a performance-based reward system for party activists and executives, arguing that grassroots leaders must reflect the strength and appeal of the party in their communities.
“If your executives are not doing well in their own communities, how do they convince others to vote?” he questioned.
Tetteh also pledged to strengthen the link between party and government, promising not to accept any government appointment if elected, but instead serve as a “bridge” to ensure party members benefit from governance opportunities.
Source: asaaseradio.com
