Sammy Crabbe, a former Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has identified the party’s weakened internal structure and lack of cohesion as key reasons for its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking on Point Blank during Eyewitness News, Crabbe noted disillusionment among grassroots members, stressing that the party’s inability to align government gains with grassroots aspirations has eroded loyalty and motivation.
“If somebody does not believe that whatever the party gains in government will benefit him or her, there is no way they will wake up in the morning and go and sacrifice. They must believe that there is something in it for them,” he explained.
He also warned against complacency in addressing structural weaknesses, stating, “You cannot just keep kicking the can down the road, thinking it’s going to be okay. That is not going to work.”
Crabbe further criticised the disconnect between party leaders and members, highlighting disparities in lifestyles as a source of discontent.
“When [the members] see you going about in air-conditioned vehicles and then you ask them to wait, they are not going to continue anymore. So, it is because the party is weak,” he said.
The NPP’s defeat to the National Democratic Congress in the December 7, 2024, elections saw the party lose the presidency and a significant number of parliamentary seats, leaving them with only 88 seats in parliament.
Source: Citi FM
