Andy Appiah-Kubi, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed regret over the party's decision not to sack former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta earlier, suggesting that it may have cost them the 2024 elections.

In an interview, the Asante Akim North MP argued that retaining Ofori-Atta despite widespread calls for his removal—including from some NPP MPs—damaged the party's credibility with voters. Many blamed the former Finance Minister for Ghana's economic challenges, including high inflation, a depreciating cedi, and rising public debt.

Key Points from Appiah-Kubi’s Remarks:

Failure to Heed Internal Concerns – He noted that even some NPP MPs had demanded Ofori-Atta’s dismissal, but the party leadership ignored them.

Public Perception of Economic Mismanagement – The delay in removing Ofori-Atta reinforced the opposition’s narrative that the NPP was out of touch with Ghanaians' economic struggles.

Impact on Election Outcome – Appiah-Kubi believes that acting sooner could have restored confidence in the government and improved the party’s chances in the 2024 polls.

Background:

Ofori-Atta served as Finance Minister from 2017 until a reshuffle in early 2024.

The NPP lost the 2024 elections to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with many analysts citing economic dissatisfaction as a key factor.

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Some NPP members agree with Appiah-Kubi, while others argue that the party's defeat was due to broader factors beyond just Ofori-Atta’s tenure.

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