Nana Oteatuoso has declared that the party will never regain power if it continues to mistreat loyal supporters like himself.
In an interview on Lawson TV, Oteatuoso claimed that the NPP’s actions, particularly how they treated him, were the primary reasons behind their failure in the last election.
“They’ve lost touch with the very people who made them who they are. The way they’ve treated loyalists like me is exactly why we lost the election. If this continues, trust me, the NPP will never come back to power,” Oteatuoso stated emphatically.
Reflecting on his own bitter experience with the party, Oteatuoso revealed how his loyalty and contributions to the NPP, including supporting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a flagbearer, were ignored when he needed the party’s help the most.
“I was critically ill and needed urgent medical treatment abroad. All I asked for was a letterhead from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to get a visa for ten days.
But instead of helping me, I was asked to pay $3,000,” he said, visibly frustrated. “How can you treat someone who’s been loyal to you like this? This is exactly the behaviour that pushed people away and cost us the election.”
Oteatuoso’s anger was palpable as he laid blame squarely on the party’s leadership for fostering an environment of neglect and exploitation.
“Loyalty no longer matters in the NPP. They’ve lost touch with the values that made us strong. The people saw that, and they responded accordingly at the polls.”
Nana Oteatuoso further emphasized that even if the NPP manages to get its house in order, the lingering dissatisfaction from loyal members like himself would ensure the party’s downfall.
“Even if they try to fix things, people like me—those who’ve been treated unjustly—will make sure everything they’ve built comes crashing down,” he warned.
“The wounds caused by their actions are too deep to ignore, and there are many others like me who feel the same.” His words served as a stark reminder that party unity cannot be restored without addressing the grievances of those who feel abandoned.
