The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has urged members of the Minority Caucus to remain united and intensify pressure on the government ahead of the 2028 general elections, insisting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains Ghana’s “party of development.”
Speaking during a workshop organised for Minority Members of Parliament ahead of Parliament’s resumption on Thursday, May 21, Annoh-Dompreh commended the caucus for its resilience despite its reduced numbers following the 2024 elections.
According to him, the Minority has transformed from what he described as a “momentary weakness” into a vibrant and energetic caucus capable of effectively holding the government accountable.
He said Minority MPs had become more informed, agile, and consistent in engaging national issues both in Parliament and within their constituencies.
“We have distinguished ourselves as a mighty minority, and we need to sustain this momentum and the pressure on government with one voice and one heart,” he stated.
The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP acknowledged the personal attacks and political pressure faced by members of the caucus in recent months but praised them for remaining focused on their parliamentary responsibilities.
He also highlighted measures introduced within the caucus to improve performance, including mentorship programmes for first-time MPs and the assignment of younger legislators to leadership positions on parliamentary committees.
Annoh-Dompreh further noted that the Minority had strengthened its communication strategy through regular press conferences and public engagements aimed at countering what he described as misinformation from the government and the Majority side.
On the economy, the Minority Chief Whip criticised the government’s handling of major national issues, particularly concerns surrounding the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial statement and the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices.
He described the cocoa pricing decision as “the biggest deceit” and called on the government to implement measures to protect cocoa farmers from worsening economic hardship.
“A government that is overly concerned about macroeconomic indicators to the detriment of large sections of its citizens is not fit to lead,” he said.
Annoh-Dompreh further argued that the government was gradually losing public trust due to poor governance and what he termed unfulfilled promises.
He therefore urged members of the NPP caucus to remain focused and committed to reclaiming political power in the 2028 elections.
“If there is any time that this party should take back the reins of governance, it is certainly 2028 and not beyond,” he declared.
He concluded by calling for unity within the party, stressing that the hopes of millions of Ghanaians including farmers, traders, teachers, nurses, and public servants depended on the NPP’s return to power.
