NPP’s ‘Thank You Tour’ appears to be opening wounds – Political scientist
Political Scientist Dr. Kwesi Amakye-Boateng has raised concerns over the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ongoing “Thank You” tour, warning that rather than healing post-election rifts, the exercise appears to be aggravating old wounds.
Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Middaynews on Tuesday, April 29, Dr. Boateng questioned the relevance and tone of the tour, arguing that it is failing to foster reconciliation or unity within the party and among its supporters following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
“So far as what has come to the public is concerned, it [Thank You Tour] is not necessarily healing. It appears to be opening wounds. It appears to be deepening some existing ones,” he stated.
Read also: “Who born dog!” Angry Kennedy Agyapong clashes with “ohiani” Abronye
His comment comes after Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, clashed with NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, at Berekum in the Bono Region during Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s national thank-you tour on Monday.
Dr Amakye-Boateng advised the party to “re-strategise and come to terms with some realities,” stressing that the situation calls for collective responsibility and introspection.
Dr. Boateng further criticised the branding of the tour, describing “Thank You” as a misnomer. According to him, public feedback from the tour has mostly centered on dissatisfaction and disillusionment over the party’s performance and conduct while in power.
Echoing sentiments previously expressed by physician, author, and politician, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, Boateng suggested the tour be rebranded as an “apology tour.” He emphasised the importance of humility and unity among party leaders during such engagements.
“They need to really render an apology to people …. After expressing sincere remorse, then they should go ahead and present themselves. It shouldn’t be an opportunity for anybody to try to make gains,” he cautioned.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
