Dr. Kwame Jantuah, a leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has expressed confidence in the party’s potential to reclaim political power if its members unite and focus on strong organization.
Speaking in an interview with Lily Mohammed on GHOne TV, Dr. Jantuah stressed the importance of internal cohesion and proper planning for the CPP to become a formidable force in Ghanaian politics.
“Where the CPP is concerned, yes, we appreciate it slightly, but that should tell you something. If we get our act together, we can be a force. If we don’t get our acts together, Ghanaians won’t vote for us,” he said.
He noted the changing dynamics of Ghanaian politics, emphasizing that the electorate no longer tolerates complacency from political parties. According to him, the traditional eight-year political cycle is no longer guaranteed, with voters now judging parties on their performance over a four-year term.
“With this particular vote, there’s no more eight years for any party. It’s four years. If the people feel you’ve done well, they’ll give you an extra four years. But at this material moment, it’s four years. So any party that comes in must know it’s four years,” Dr. Jantuah stated.
He called for unity within the Nkrumahist tradition, urging the various splinter groups to come together and rebuild the CPP. Dr. Jantuah highlighted the critical role of party organization in winning elections, stating that leadership strength alone is not enough.
“Sometimes you don’t even need a strong leader; sometimes you need good organization and a strong party. Who was Limann? Limann was nobody. There was Igalah, my father, his brother, and others who could have led the CPP in ’79. But they brought Limann because there was a strong party, and the organization was good. They won an election,” he explained.
Dr. Jantuah’s remarks come as the CPP continues to grapple with internal divisions and dwindling public support. He reiterated the need for unity and robust organizational structures, adding that these are essential for the party to gain the trust of the electorate and succeed in future elections.
“The CPP must learn from its history and the success stories of the past. Strong organization and unity are non-negotiable if we want to return to power,” he concluded.
