Tarkwa Nsuaem, a constituency with deep political relevance and a strong NPP heritage, has in recent years seen a gradual erosion of the party’s grassroots unity, loyalty, and political strength, largely attributed to the leadership style of its former MP, Hon. George Mireku Duker.
When Hon. Duker ascended to the seat, there was hope. Hope that a youthful, energetic leader would bridge the gap between the old and new, deepen grassroots engagement, and unify all factions. But that hope quickly gave way to frustration. What followed was a tenure marked by *division, exclusion, and a deepening culture of “use and dump.”*
Many loyal party faithful, including former polling station executives, serial campaigners, mobilizers, and past constituency leaders, felt alienated. Those who helped him rise were sidelined. Constructive criticism was treated as disloyalty, and individuals who offered honest feedback were branded enemies. Rather than consolidating power through unity, his approach bred resentment.
THE RESULT?
A fractured grassroots base with little motivation to rally behind the party machinery.
Delegates losing confidence in the leadership structure and vision of the MP.
Dwindling voter enthusiasm giving the NDC room to gain ground in a traditionally strong NPP zone.
Many within the party began asking difficult but necessary questions:
What happened to our unity?
Where is the reward for loyalty?
Why are those who stood by the party through thick and thin being replaced with new, untested faces?
Perhaps the most damaging was the sense that Duker’s leadership was more transactional than transformational. The perception grew that loyalty only mattered during elections, and that the base was no longer being heard, empowered, or respected.
THE WAY FORWARD
The party cannot ignore the damage. If the NPP is to regain its strength in Tarkwa Nsuaem, there must be a deliberate effort to:
Reunite the old and new forces within the party.
Restore dignity to those who were unfairly sidelined.
Rebuild trust through transparent, people-centered leadership.
Promote individuals with a track record of humility, service, and inclusiveness.
The emergence of Fiifi Boafo offers renewed hope, a son of the land, known for his calm demeanor, listenin
g ear, and consistent service to the people. His appeal is not built on flashy promises but on genuine connection to the people.
Hon. Duker’s era may have been an opportunity missed, but it’s not the end of the story. The NPP has the chance to write a new chapter for Tarkwa Nsuaem, one grounded in unity, renewal, and responsible leadership. To do so, it must learn from the past, correct its course, and prioritize the people over personal ambition.
Tarkwa Nsuaem deserves better, and the time for that better is now.
Endorsing Fiifi Boafo means endorsing the betterment of Tarkwa.
Obiaa Ho Hia (Everyone Matters).
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