Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, delivered a spirited address in Parliament on December 16, calling out the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their celebrations following the New Patriotic Party\u2019s (NPP) electoral defeat.<\/p>\n NAPO firmly contested the narrative that the election results represented a wholesale rejection of the NPP\u2019s policies, asserting that much of the work done during the administration had been agreed upon with bipartisan consensus.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is unfair and entirely inaccurate to suggest that the NPP has been wholly rejected,\u201d he stated, his tone steady yet assertive.<\/p>\n \u201cThe decisions we made and the legislation we pursued were rooted in the desire to advance this country, and the majority of these were met with consensus from both sides of this house.\u201d<\/p>\n The session came just days after John Dramani Mahama, the president-elect, and his NDC camp celebrated a decisive victory in the general elections.<\/p>\n For many in the opposition, the outcome symbolized a repudiation of the NPP\u2019s agenda. However, NAPO pushed back, calling for pragmatism in the handling of legislative business.<\/p>\n NAPO highlighted that Parliament\u2019s work should not be driven by personal or partisan victories. Instead, he insisted that a practical approach was necessary to ensure continuity and effective governance.<\/p>\n He pointed out that there had already been agreement on the agenda for the session, a roadmap that he felt should guide deliberations instead of unnecessary grandstanding.<\/p>\n \u201cThe business of this house is not about personal victories or losses. It is about serving the nation. And to that end, we have already agreed on what needs to be addressed in this session,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n NAPO also questioned the wisdom of pursuing contentious matters at this stage, especially given the clear mandate handed to the NDC to \u201creset\u201d the country.<\/p>\n In his view, leaving pending legislation for the incoming administration would better align with the trust placed in them by the electorate. \u201cLet us adjourn these matters and allow the new government to advance the policies they promised the people,\u201d he suggested.<\/p>\n After the December 2024 polls, there have been security concerns across the country. Catch Etsey Atisu’s interview with security analyst, Adib Saani, on Election Desk on GhanaWeb TV below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"NPP](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/941\/94197542.295.jpg\" "\\"NPP")
NPP Running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n