The Communication Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Odotobri Constituency, Solomon Amankwah, has called on the party to redirect the vigor and strategies it displays during presidential primaries into the broader national elections, where the ultimate test of strength lies.
Speaking on the state of the party’s internal politics, Mr. Amankwah questioned why the NPP often exhibits unmatched energy, passion, and organizational skills during its internal contests but fails to replicate the same level of commitment during general elections. According to him, the party’s powerful communicators, diligent researchers, and strategic campaign machinery should not be reserved for intra-party battles but rather for facing the opposition on the national stage.
“Why do we marshal all our energy and strategies for presidential primaries and not for the general elections, which determine the destiny of our party and country?” he asked. “Our opponents appear to be freer in their campaigns, while our own structures sometimes seem to work against us.”
Mr. Amankwah emphasized the growing influence of social media in modern politics, warning that every action and misstep of the party is permanently recorded in the public domain. He cautioned members that what happens within the party today could have far-reaching consequences for its fortunes in the future.
“Social media does not forget. We must therefore conduct ourselves with principles, moral integrity, and discipline. Discretion is strength in politics,” he stated.
The Odotobri NPP Communication Officer further reminded members of the enduring strength of the party’s symbol, the elephant , describing it as a winning emblem that can only carry the party to victory if members work in unity and channel their energies in the right direction.
He concluded with a word of caution and encouragement: “The elephant is our strength. Let us not waste our zeal internally but rather focus it outwardly to secure victory for the NPP. A word to the wise is sufficient.”
