After the recent Akwatia by-election victory, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed confidence in solidifying its hold on Ghana’s political landscape.
NDC’s Hamza Suhuyini said on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that the NDC’s overwhelming parliamentary majority and the momentum from recent electoral victories have put the party in a stronger position than ever before, emphasizing that the political dynamics are changing quickly and that the NPP will need to “fight harder than usual” to stay relevant in Ghana’s competitive democracy.
“The results we have seen, especially in Akwatia, prove that the people of Ghana are losing confidence in the NPP. They have failed to connect with the electorate, and it will be very difficult for them to keep their second-force status if this trend continues,” Suhuyini said.
He further argued that the NPP’s internal wrangling, lack of clear strategy, and failure to address pressing national issues are contributing to its decline. Suhuyini insisted that the NDC’s performance in both Parliament and governance will continue to expose the weaknesses of the NPP, thereby cementing the NDC’s dominance.
The remarks come at a time when the political climate is highly charged following the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and debates about the constitutional balance of power under President Mahama’s administration.
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Analysts suggest that the NPP faces an uphill task in regaining lost grounds, particularly in constituencies where voter confidence appears to be shifting toward the NDC.
Meanwhile, some NPP leaders maintain that the party remains strong and capable of bouncing back, insisting that recent setbacks do not define its long-term political future.
As Ghana edges closer to the 2028 general elections, the battle for political dominance between the NDC and the NPP is expected to intensify, with both parties recalibrating strategies to win the hearts of voters.
