Henry Kwabena Kokofu, the former Member of Parliament for Bantama, has shared the lessons he has drawn from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) time in opposition.
In a forthright conversation, Kokofu stressed the value of sincerity in political life, pledging to adopt a more transparent and accountable leadership style should the NPP return to office.
He lamented that many politicians shy away from the truth, a habit he believes creates needless problems and undermines public confidence in governance.
His reflections came during a discussion on the contentious energy sector levy, which has been met with public criticism.
While the levy was designed to address outstanding debts in the energy sector, many have complained that it was introduced without adequate input from key stakeholders and could destabilize the petroleum market.
Speaking on United Television, Kokofu admitted that the NDC government might have reasonable grounds for the policy, but argued that the same measure would have been fiercely condemned if introduced by the NPP.
He called for honesty and consistency from political leaders when engaging citizens on national issues.
On a personal note, Kokofu disclosed that he has stopped using a government-issued V8 vehicle since his party lost power and plans to maintain that stance even if the NPP returns to government. “Being in opposition has taught me a lot. I won’t go back to using a V8 when we come back,” he remarked.
His statements have fueled public debate about integrity in leadership and how politicians’ personal decisions mirror their principles.
Source:GhanaWeb.com