A crowd of NPP supporters at a rally | File Photo
Dear Fellow Patriots of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),
As a proud member of our great party, I am inspired by the vision that birthed the NPP under the flicker of candlelight. Our founding fathers—giants like Danquah, Busia, Dombo, C.K. Tedam, Adu Boahene, John Agyekum Kufuor, Akufo-Addo, Hackman, Mike Ocquaye, I.C. Quaye, Obetsebi Lamptey, Dan Rocha, Antwi Agyei, Agyenim Boateng, Elizabeth Ohene, Peter Mac Manu, and many others—chose the humble glow of a candle not for lack of light, but to symbolize unity and humility. In that dimly lit room, they set aside personal differences, ensuring that no individual’s face outshone the collective purpose: to serve the people of Ghana from the grassroots up.
Our party was founded with the grassroots at its heart. The candlelight reminds us that our strength lies not in the prominence of our leaders, but in the trust and power given to us by the ordinary Ghanaians who form the roots of our movement. Like a tree, the NPP thrives when we nurture these roots—the farmers, traders, teachers, and workers who believe in our vision of progress and unity. If we neglect them, our fruits—our successes—will falter.
As we gear up for our early congress to strategize for 2028 and position ourselves as Ghana’s next government, let us recommit to grassroots politics. Let us engage our communities, listen to their needs, and empower every constituency to feel the NPP’s presence. Our unity, symbolized by that candlelight, is our greatest asset. By staying connected to the people, we honor the toils of our founders and build a stronger, more inclusive party.
Let’s march forward with the spirit of Kukrudu , rooted in the grassroots, united in purpose, and ready to earn the trust of Ghanaians once more. Together, we will grow a party that bears fruit for all!
Yours in service,
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah
Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security/NPP National Communications Member
