Ghana’s Political Evolution: NDC Consolidates Post-Election Gains as NPP Targets Strategic Reform for 2028

Following the 2024 general elections, Ghana's political landscape has shifted into a dual phase of governance and deep-seated restructuring. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has spent the post-election period solidifying its connection with its base. National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah recently concluded a 'Thank You Tour' in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, where he credited the party’s victory to the relentless dedication of grassroots members. Attributing the success to a unified front of volunteers and polling agents, Nketiah emphasized that the party’s primary mission remains 'saving Ghana from tyranny' and ensuring that the voices of ordinary citizens continue to shape future governance.

At the executive level, the administration is pivoting from economic stabilization toward a growth-oriented agenda. During the 2026 May Day celebrations in Koforidua, President John Dramani Mahama outlined the next phase of his 'Resetting Ghana' initiative, which prioritizes job creation and the equitable distribution of economic benefits to workers. This policy shift is supported by a new Presidential Delivery Unit designed to track government commitments. Chief of Staff Dr. Samuel Julius Debrah noted that this unit reflects a leadership style focused on accountability and outcomes rather than excuses, aiming to maintain the public trust that returned the party to power.

Conversely, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is grappling with the analytical and internal challenges of its recent electoral defeat. Recent polling data from Global Info Analytics highlights a significant 'base-versus-swing voter' dilemma for the party. While Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia maintains a solid 77% to 83% loyalty rate among the NPP’s core supporters, he continues to trail NDC figures among the critical 'floating voter' demographic by double digits. These findings, coupled with internal friction such as the court injunction filed by aggrieved members in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem constituency over flawed polling station elections, suggest a party in a state of necessary but difficult transition.

In response to these challenges, various wings of the NPP have launched aggressive reform strategies aimed at the 2028 elections. The party’s Frankfurt Chapter in Germany is spearheading a 'strategic overhaul' of the party’s communication methods, hosting global forums to address narrative failures and better highlight past government achievements. Locally, candidates like Zain A. B. Sulleyman are vying for regional communication roles in the Volta Region, promising a 'paradigm shift' toward data-driven messaging and grassroots empowerment. Furthermore, there is a growing push for experienced leaders like Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) to take on senior roles such as Vice Chair, aiming to balance the need for fresh strategy with the preservation of essential institutional memory.