Political risk analyst and economist Dr.

Theo Acheampong says the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 election not because of religious dynamics, but because of economic failure. "They couldn't break the 8 because they broke the economy," he declared on Joy News' Newsfile Express on Saturday, May 3.

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Acheampong dismissed claims that religious identity played a role in the party's defeat. "The evidence on the religious argument is complete hogwash," he said firmly. "You can slice and dice the data how you want, but you come to a very firm and simple conclusion.