Political scientist and educationist Prof. Lawrence Lowell has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the damaging statements and internal attacks being traded among leading figures could backfire heavily in the 2028 general elections. Speaking on Oyerepa TV, he warned that the party risks weakening its own electoral prospects if key aspirants continue to publicly disparage each other.
Prof. Lowell noted that political narratives often have long-lasting effects, especially when critics and scholars use them to shape public perception.
“Some of the things Dr. Bawumia said before becoming Vice-President did not hold. He could not fulfil many of them, and scholars are evaluating these issues closely. If a professor spends even 15 minutes critiquing a politician during lectures, it influences students,” he stressed.
He urged senior NPP figures, Bryan Acheampong, Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to prioritise unity over rivalry and consider merging their strengths for the greater good of the party and the country.
“Can’t the three leaders come together and decide on the way forward? Merging to solve problems is the best alternative,” he suggested. “They should put proper strategies in place so that all aspirants can campaign peacefully or agree on a single candidate to push one agenda.”
Prof. Lowell also reflected on the party’s 2024 electoral loss, attributing it not to hatred for the NPP but to internal frustrations and disillusionment that discouraged many loyal supporters from voting.
“Their last loss was not because people hated the party. Many voters simply refused to vote because of things that went wrong,” he stated.
He encouraged the NPP to learn from past mistakes, adopt a unified front, and engage their base meaningfully to remain competitive ahead of the next election cycle.
