Tamale: A former Mayor of Tamale, Musah Superior, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote out all incumbent National Executives seeking re-election, arguing that the current leadership has 'run out of steam' and lacks the strategy needed to reposition the party for victory in 2028.
According to Ghana Web, Musah Superior emphasized that leadership change is essential to restoring the party's energy, competitiveness, and electoral relevance. He stated that while continuity can be beneficial where leaders perform exceptionally, the current executives 'have failed abysmally' and 'do not merit re-election.'
In his critique, Musah Superior pointed to 'leadership fatigue' as a compelling reason for rejecting the incumbents. He stated that over time, even experienced executives may lose the momentum necessary to drive change and transform the party, leading to a significant decline in the party's spirit over the last three years.
Musah Superior connected the party's internal challenges to its defeat in the 2024 general elections, asserting that the NPP became 'unprepared, unassertive and strategically unplausible.' He warned that retaining the same leadership would undermine the party's chances in 2028, stressing the need for a leadership reset to rebuild trust and energize the base.
The former Tamale Mayor also criticized the current executives for neglecting grassroots members, volunteers, and communicators. He described the constituency and regional structures as weak and demotivated, underscoring the need for a leadership overhaul to address these issues.
Musah Superior further emphasized the importance of generational inclusivity and innovation, arguing that modern politics requires digital agility and youth engagement. He advocated for introducing 'new, smart, and ambitious leadership' to align the party with contemporary political realities.
Citing remarks by the party's First Vice National Chairman and Acting National Chairman, Danquah-Smith Butey, Musah Superior highlighted admissions of leadership shortcomings. He commended Butey for announcing his intention to step down in September 2026, describing the move as 'honest.'
In conclusion, Musah Superior urged party delegates to elect 'goal getters' capable of rebuilding the NPP into a formidable opposition force, stressing the need for a strong party led by remarkable leaders to secure victory in 2028. He indicated his commitment to continue advocating for internal party reforms.