Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has hinted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not only” break the 8” but continue to govern the country for 60 years.
This he said will help the party complete the developmental agenda being rolled out under President Nana Addo.
According to him, the NPP has demonstrated over the past five years since gaining power that it is capable of transforming Ghana if stays in government for a longer period.
Mr. Boakye Agyarko made the call on Sunday, October 17, 2021 when he was addressing the party members at Eastern Regional Annual Delegates Conference held at Kyebi.
“…so after breaking the 8, then we hand over power to NDC? Absolutely not. My intention for this party is to become the dominant political force on the political space. So that there would be no challenger to the NPP in any election that we go. So that every election, election after election we will continue rule. The Japanese Liberal Party has been in power for 54 years, the PRI of Maxico has ruled for 71 years so NPP ours must be 60 years”.
The comment by Boakye Agyarko comes less than 48 hours after the Director of Operations at the Presidency Lord Commey was criticized for stating that he was committed to ensuring that the NPP will continue to reign for a longer period dismissing the ‘breaking the eight’ mantra.
Boakye Agyarko however said the continual governing by the NPP could only be possible when the party remains united ahead of 2024 and the party supporters are motivated enough to work harder.