Oquaye Report Blames Communication Failures for NPP’s 2024 Election Loss

A damning post-election analysis commissioned by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and led by former Speaker of Parliament Prof. Mike Oquaye has sharply criticized the party’s communication machinery, blaming its failure to effectively engage the public—particularly the middle class—for the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.

A key highlight of the report, which is being widely circulated within party circles, takes direct aim at two prominent communicators of the party—Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Richard Ahiagbah—questioning their competence and strategic approach to political messaging.

“Our party was founded by intellectuals. So how did we end up with Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Richard Ahiagba—individuals not known for presenting sound, logical, and coherent arguments—leading our communications?” a frustrated TESCON Coordinator is quoted as saying on page 47 of the report.

The quote continues: “To mask their shortcomings, they created the impression that the media was against us. This confrontational posture made it even harder to communicate our message to the middle class, who are already burdened by the consequences of some of our poor economic policies.”

According to insiders familiar with the content of the report, the party’s inability to maintain a credible and relatable public image—coupled with internal mismanagement and a weakening connection with its grassroots—contributed significantly to the loss.

Analysts say the criticism reflects broader concerns within the NPP about how far the party has drifted from its ideological roots and how poorly it has responded to growing public frustration over economic hardships.

The Mike Oquaye Report is expected to form the basis for major reforms within the NPP ahead of the 2028 elections, as calls grow louder for a rethinking of the party’s strategic communication and leadership structure.

Neither Aboagye nor Ahiagbah has publicly responded to the criticism at the time of this publication. However, sources close to the party leadership say the revelations have sparked heated debates within the NPP’s National Executive Committee, with some members calling for a complete overhaul of the party’s communication team.

As the party licks its wounds and charts a path forward, many will be watching closely to see whether the NPP can reclaim its image as a party of ideas—or whether it will continue to be defined by what some have described as a “hollow and combative” communication style.