Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Paul Afoko has urged Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament to lead the charge in returning the main opposition party back to victory in the 2028 general election.
Speaking at a closed-door meeting with the NPP MPs, Mr Afoko unveiled a new political strategy dubbed the ‘3R Agenda’ focused on ‘Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing’ power for the party.
He described the initiative as a roadmap to restore unity, strengthen grassroots support, and position the NPP for future electoral success.
“For years I chose to work quietly behind the scenes, supporting the NPP in private. But recent developments have compelled me to step forward. We need to get our party back into winning ways, and that starts with unity and purpose,” Mr Afoko stated, stressing that the Minority MPs have a critical role to play, both as lawmakers and as unifying figures within the party.
He warned that without a concerted effort to rebuild internal cohesion, the goal of returning to power would remain a mirage.
Drawing on his tenure as National Chairman, Mr Afoko highlighted the NPP’s 2014 presidential primaries as a model of internal discipline and unity.
“We conducted primaries where every candidate accepted the outcome, and no one broke away to run independently,” he said.
“Leaders like Sammi Awuku can attest to the level of organization and trust we had at the time.
”He noted that the party’s electoral base has eroded over the years, particularly during periods in government when internal competition for positions often breeds division.
“Historically, even in opposition, the NPP has outperformed the NDC in vote percentages,” Mr Afoko said, adding, “That tells us our base is strong, but it has weakened. The question now is: how do we win it back?”
According to Mr Afoko, the answer lies in the 3R Agenda:Reunite; Heal internal divisions and restore trust across factions. Rebuild; Strengthen party structures from the polling station to the national level and Recapture; Re-engage the base and present a credible, united front to Ghanaians.
He appealed to party members to rally behind the vision, citing his track record as evidence of his ability to deliver results.
“My record speaks for itself. I am result-oriented, and with the collective support of the party, we can achieve this,” he said.
He concluded by calling on the NPP to move past internal rivalries and focus on the bigger goal: winning the trust of Ghanaians and returning to government to deliver development.
