A member of the (NDC) Legal Team, Lawyer Twum Barimah, has stated that the (NPP) faces a long road back to power, needing to "fight through three elections" before they can hope to close the 1.8 million-vote gap from their recent defeat.
Speaking on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio, Barimah dismissed claims that voter apathy was the reason for the NPP's loss. "Voter apathy is just an excuse...look at the Ashanti Region-traditionally their stronghold.
Turnout was still around 60% to 80%.
The NPP's defeat was not about voter apathy; it was about arrogance and a failure to listen to the people." Barimah emphasised that the NPP must reflect on their defeat and adopt a more humble approach. "This loss is a lesson for them.
