Politics of Tuesday, 3 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comRenowned Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr Kofi Amoah, has called for deep reflection on Ghana’s political culture following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent election of a flagbearer ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a strongly worded commentary published on his official X account, Dr Amoah questioned whether internal party primaries often celebrated as milestones of democracy are truly helping Ghana select leaders capable of confronting the country’s most entrenched development challenges. Drawing inspiration from Africa’s historical leaders and thinkers, Dr Amoah urged Ghanaians to revisit indigenous philosophies that recognised both the continent’s natural endowments and the external interests seeking to exploit them. In one of his most provocative assertions, Dr Amoah questioned the effectiveness of decades of electoral participation without meaningful structural reform, suggesting that the country risks voting for progress without addressing the root causes of stagnation. Meanwhile, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was on Saturday, elected as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party ahead of the 2028 General Elections.

Source: GhanaWeb February 03, 2026 15:55 UTC