Former Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Stephen Asamoah Boateng, known as Asabee, has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to unite quickly without anger or resentment following Saturday’s primary. Speaking after casting his vote at Saltpond Victoria Park, he emphasized that party membership transcends individual candidacies.
Asamoah Boateng told Mynewsgh.com reporter Hajia Asana Gordon that the NPP represents one family regardless of electoral outcomes. He stressed that winning or losing doesn’t change anyone’s status as a party member, Ghanaian, or patriot. “Aspirants must come together and not wait for someone else to call them. They should reach out to the winner, and the winner should also reach out,” he advised.
The former minister urged inner circle advisors not to block access to the eventual winner, allowing free engagement among party stakeholders. He reminded unsuccessful aspirants that defeat doesn’t signal the end of their political journey, describing the contest as a party matter affecting everyone. Asamoah Boateng’s appeal reflects concerns about potential divisions following intense campaigning.
He highlighted grassroots engagement as crucial for electoral success, cautioning that rallies alone cannot win elections. The former minister outlined specific strategies the winner should pursue, including focusing on polling station structures, attending community events like funerals and weddings, answering phone calls, and maintaining regular contact with constituents. Building connection and trust requires consistent presence at the local level.
Asamoah Boateng identified teamwork, organization, and strong constituency focus as keys to winning the 2028 elections. He called on the eventual flagbearer to intensify mass mobilization efforts to help the party reclaim power. The former minister’s recommendations draw from his extensive experience in party organization and national politics.
Warning against imposed leadership selections, Asamoah Boateng stated that new executives must serve the party rather than individual leaders. “Imposing new executives will lead to defeat in the 2028 general elections. New executives are for the party, not for the flagbearer personally,” he declared. His caution addresses potential tensions around future appointments and decision making structures.
The primary involved over 211,000 delegates choosing from five aspirants. Asamoah Boateng’s intervention represents one of several unity appeals from party elders seeking to ensure cohesion after competitive campaigning. His emphasis on proactive reconciliation and grassroots engagement offers a roadmap for post primary party rebuilding.
