Former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
Former Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has launched a passionate defense of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, criticising elements within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for blaming him for the party’s electoral challenges.
In a strongly worded statement on her Facebook page, the outspoken former lawmaker expressed dismay at what she described as the vilification of the President by some party supporters, arguing that these same individuals would have credited him had the party emerged victorious.
“Thank you to all of you who are busy vilifying him today and blaming him for our defeat. I am sure you would all have given him the credit if we had won,” she said.
Owusu-Ekuful highlighted Akufo-Addo’s longstanding dedication to the NPP, noting that he held the party together during its eight years in opposition and again in government.
She dismissed claims that the President undermined the campaign of his Vice President and the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, describing such accusations as illogical and deeply unfair.
She pointed to Akufo-Addo’s personal financial support for the party, stating that for eight years, he consistently funded party operations at all levels—sending monthly allowances to constituencies, regions, national offices, and topping up MPs’ incomes beyond their official salaries.
“If after a lifetime of sacrifice for democracy, the rule of law, and building our political brand, we can look him in the face or call him all manner of names behind his back—he says no problem. He accepts all the blame,” she said, expressing concern over what she views as growing ingratitude within the party.
The Minister also defended the President’s legacy, citing achievements such as maintaining a stable electricity supply, expanding access to education, providing jobs, and undertaking extensive road infrastructure development.
She questioned whether the party still deserved the loyalty of its dedicated members if such contributions could be so easily dismissed.
“If we don’t appreciate the efforts of people like Akufo-Addo, is the NPP worth dying for?” she asked.