Journalist Paul Adom Otchere has urged members of the New Patriotic Party to withhold their criticism and give room for the new, Mahama-led administration to settle into office. Criticisms after May, June or July may be proper, he suggested, saying less with less than a month in government and still nominating persons into the administration, the criticisms have come to early.
According to Adom Otchere, while the results of the December 7, election surprised many, members of the New Patriotic Party NPP were taken aback not just by their defeat, but by the magnitude of the loss.
He said following the election, conversations within the NPP have included concerns about the candidacy of Dr.
Mahamudu Bawumia, with some questioning whether he should run again due to the scale of his defeat. He said others have attributed the loss to various factors, including the choice of running mate and voter turnout.
He said it is evident from historical electoral trends that political fortunes can change swiftly. Similar shifts occurred in past elections, such as in and , demonstrating the fluid nature of Ghanaian politics. At this moment, the NPP is advised to take a strategic approach rather than engaging in continuous public criticism of the NDC government. Observing and documenting developments systematically will be crucial for effective opposition.
