Sammy Crabbe Announces Bid for NPP National Chairman Amid Party Concerns

Sammy Crabbe, a former Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared his intention to run for the position of national chairman in the party’s next internal elections. Apexnewsgh reports

This announcement comes at a time when the party is grappling with the aftermath of its defeat in the 2024 general elections.

The NPP’s Council of Elders, led by Chairman Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, has expressed concerns over ongoing campaigns by party executives, members, and sympathizers. The council views these campaigns as counterproductive to the party’s rebuilding efforts.

Crabbe, however, believes that expressing his interest in the national chairman role is not premature. “I have expressed an interest. Come 2026, I will want to run as national chairman, and there is nothing wrong with that,” he stated on Point Blank on Eyewitness News.

Crabbe also attributed the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general polls to its weakened internal structure and lack of cohesion. He emphasized that the party’s failure to align its gains in government with the aspirations of grassroots members has eroded loyalty and motivation. This disconnect, Crabbe noted, has led to disillusionment among party members, ultimately contributing to the NPP’s struggles.

The NPP’s internal rifts, as highlighted by Crabbe, are not the only concerns facing the party. The party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections has left it with only 88 seats in parliament, a significant decline from its previous numbers.

As the NPP navigates its rebuilding efforts, Crabbe’s announcement has sparked interest in the party’s future leadership. Whether his bid for national chairman will be successful remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – the NPP has a long road to recovery ahead.

Source: apexnewsgh.com