Former Deputy Chief Executive of MASLOC, Kwabena Asamoah, has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to put an end to factional, tribal, and religious divisions, warning that such practices weaken the party’s chances of winning power in 2028 and threaten Ghana’s progress.
Speaking at the swearing-in and handing-over ceremony of the TESCON executives at KNUST on Saturday, September 6, Mr. Asamoah stressed the importance of national unity and inclusive politics.
“I don’t subscribe to factionalism, religious, and tribal politics. These divisions are hurtful and destructive. We must decide what kind of nation we want to be, and a country divided along tribal and religious lines is not the answer,” he said.
He expressed concern about the use of tribal identity in political campaigns, citing as an example comments that questioned former Second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia’s regional roots.
“Whether you are Frafra, Asante, Ewe, Nzema, or Dagomba—it doesn’t matter. We are all Ghanaians, pledging allegiance to one flag. That should be our focus,” he added.
Mr. Asamoah compared Ghana’s situation to countries like Rwanda and Mauritius, which he said are making progress because they have moved beyond tribal and religious divisions.
Despite his criticism of divisive politics, he also shared a hopeful message:
“Do not lose hope. There is always light at the end of the tunnel, and I believe the NPP’s best days are yet to come.”
Addressing the TESCON executives, he urged them to work hard, uphold party values, and embrace inclusivity to attract people from all backgrounds. He emphasized TESCON’s vital role in shaping the future of both the NPP and the nation, encouraging members to focus on unity and progress.
source: myjoyonline
