Effutu MP and Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has addressed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) substantial loss in the 2024 general election, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana’s political history.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) achieved a commanding victory, securing 56.55% of the presidential vote, the highest since 1996 and is poised to dominate Parliament with at least 180 seats.
Afenyo-Markin, who retained his parliamentary seat despite the NPP’s broader struggles, expressed disappointment over the outcome but emphasized that such setbacks are not unprecedented in politics.
“In 2016, we had a resounding victory, and today, we find ourselves on the other side of the equation. It’s a reminder that elections are a part of the process, not the conclusion. The political landscape is ever-changing, and this loss does not define us.
“The result stings, and I know it hurts. But we must remember that this is not the end of the journey. As a party, we will regroup, reassess, and strategise to win the hearts of Ghanaians once again,” he said while addressing the media after winning is reelection bid.
“If the electorate has decided to place their trust in the NDC this time around, we must honour that decision. The people have spoken, and it is their choice we must respect, even if it differs from ours,” he added.
