Former Education Minister, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi has addressed the Tertiary Students Confederacy Network of the NPP (TESCON) at Valley View University(VVU), delivering a message about the steep path ahead for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as it seeks to "break the 8"-the party's mission to win a third consecutive term in office, an achievement yet to be realized in Ghanaian politics.
His speech highlighted both the challenges and the opportunities, urging students to play a key role in securing the party's future. "We have a major hurdle in front of us," Ameyaw-Akumfi told the crowd of eager young activists. "In Ghana, it's not uncommon for voters to feel fatigued with the ruling party after two terms.
This isn't unique to us; it's a global phenomenon.
But if we want Bawumia to succeed President Akufo-Addo, it's up to all of us to tackle this challenge head-on." Prof Ameyaw-Akumfi's insight touched on a sentiment that resonates among Ghanaians who have seen multiple administrations fall short of their promises, particularly after two terms.