The New Patriotic Party (NPP) must urgently reassess its strategies and reconnect with Ghana’s youth if it intends to secure their support in future elections, according to Ernest Kweku Adjei, the party’s Vice Chairman for the Manhyia North Constituency and a lecturer at Kumasi Technical University.
Speaking on Wontumi TV’s morning show, Mr. Adjei stressed that the party cannot rely solely on flagship policies like the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program to win votes, noting that many young beneficiaries still voted for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the last election.
“To regain the youth’s trust, the NPP must introspect, unify, and address their concerns. Many young people who benefited from the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy still voted for the NDC — this is a wake-up call.”
Mr. Adjei further observed that political dynamics are shifting among Ghana’s youth, with priorities now centered on jobs, fairness, and immediate economic needs rather than big-ticket policies.
“Big policies alone may no longer be enough to win votes. Immediate needs, fairness, and job security now play a bigger role in shaping the political choices of the youth.”
He also criticized the NDC for what he described as politically motivated development efforts in the Akwatia constituency, suggesting that such strategies were designed to exploit voter frustration rather than address long-term challenges.
Mr. Adjei called on the NPP leadership to take these lessons seriously and build a more responsive, inclusive, and youth-centered agenda to maintain its relevance heading into the next election cycle.
