Former Deputy Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has criticized the party’s leadership for neglecting grassroots supporters and disbanding the vigilante groups ahead of the Akwatia by-election as per reports from Ghana Web.
Speaking on Wontumi TV, he warned that the party is likely to face intensified attacks due to these decisions.
Nana Obiri Boahen expressed concern over the disbandment of groups such as the Invisible Forces and Delta Forces, which he believes were instrumental in protecting the party’s interests on the ground.
“How should a party like NPP disband Invisible Forces and Delta Forces? Some of us condemned their actions, but let’s be honest, we could mobilize with them. I recognised and accepted them because who will protect the NPP if not them?” he questioned.
He also highlighted the party’s failure to support grassroots members, citing recent violent incidents as evidence.
“When the NPP was in power, it did not take care of the grassroots, they were completely neglected,” Nana Obiri Boahen said, referring to the attack on former Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson during the Ablekuma North rerun election.
He described that event as “just a rehearsal for what will happen at Akwatia
The former deputy secretary lamented the party’s resistance to internal advice, warning that this disregard could further weaken its coordination and standing among supporters.
“NPP people do not heed to advice,” he stated, emphasizing the urgent need for the party to reconnect with its base to avoid further setbacks in upcoming elections.