, Member of Parliament for Subin, has strongly criticized the decision to retain Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in office, attributing it as a key factor in the ruling 's (NPP) loss in the 2022 General Election.
In a recent statement, Antwi explained that the party's failure to act on calls for Ofori-Atta's removal, despite widespread public outcry over his handling of the economy, alienated voters and led to widespread apathy.
According to Antwi, a group of 90 NPP MPs had urged President Akufo-Addo to relieve Ofori-Atta of his duties, citing his mismanagement of the nation's finances.
However, the finance minister remained in office until February 2024, which, Antwi believes, contributed to the erosion of voter confidence in the NPP. "Keeping Ken Ofori-Atta at the post until February 2024 meant that we were not listening to the very people who voted for us, and therefore, we didn't deserve their vote in 2024," Antwi said. "The electorate has punished us severely and taught the NPP a bitter lesson." Antwi highlighted the significant voter apathy observed during the elections, noting that nearly a third of registered voters - approximately 6 million people - chose not to visit their polling stations to vote.