In a scathing critique, Kwasi Kwarteng, a communication person and ally of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has lambasted the NPP’s pursuit of power, accusing the party of prioritizing control and relevance over the people’s voice.
Through a powerful poem, Kwarteng paints a picture of a party driven by pride, greed, and a lust for power. “Power bred pride, and greed took the reins,” he writes, highlighting the party’s willingness to do whatever it takes to maintain its grip on power.
The poem references the NPP’s dwindling parliamentary numbers, from 169 to 137, and now 88, yet the party refuses to learn from its mistakes. Kwarteng accuses the NPP of attempting to impose its will on the people, rather than listening to their voices.
A Message to the NPP
Kwarteng’s poem is a clear message to the NPP: the power belongs to the people, not the party. “Let them try, but let them see, the power, after all, belongs to the people,” he writes.
The poem concludes with a warning that the NPP’s schemes, built on selfishness, will never last. Kwarteng’s words serve as a reminder that the people’s voice will ultimately prevail, and that the NPP’s pursuit of power must be tempered by a willingness to listen and serve.
A Reflection of the People
Kwarteng’s poem reflects the growing sentiment among Ghanaians that the NPP’s pursuit of power is driven by self-interest, rather than a genuine desire to serve the people. As the country heads towards the next general elections, the NPP would do well to heed Kwarteng’s warning and prioritize the people’s voice. Alexander Afriyie