A prominent educationist and former headmaster of Bawku Senior High School (SHS), Robert Ajene has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritize absolute internal unity and a “large heart of tolerance” if it hopes to reclaim power in 2028.
According to him, the party will fail at another attempt of winning power if the rank and file fail to unite and reconcile ahead of 2028.
Ajene continued, although the NPP’s past challenges have been entirely self-inflicted—but insisted they can be mendehd through deliberate reconciliation and a stronger democratic culture.
“NPP has the potential, and the only way to harness that potential is through unity,” Ajene stated. “Let’s get our acts together. The biggest problem is unity… The challenges were self-inflicted, and we know them one by one.”
Ajene made the urgent appeal for cohesion when NPP stalwart, Paul Awentami Afoko, formally notified the party’s Council of Elders, Regional Executives, and Patrons of his intention to contest the National Chairman position.
Framing the upcoming leadership contest as an opportunity for rebuilding, Ajene endorsed Afoko as the figure capable of healing old party rifts.
Having known the Upper East Region native since admitting him into Form 1 in the 1960s—and even hosting him in his home—Ajene believes Afoko possesses the exact character required to bridge current divides.
“I bear witness to his leadership qualities because I admitted him to Bawku Secondary School, and there were times he stayed with me,” Ajene said. “I am bearing testimony to his distinguished integrity, an integrity that can be of great help to the NPP.”
According to Ajene, the path to 2028 requires leadership grounded in unquestionable integrity rather than factionalism with the party moving past internal friction by fostering a broader, more welcoming democratic space.
Afoko launched his bid for chairmanship by seeking the guidance of party elders and regional leadership to ensure a collaborative approach.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
