Former Deputy Attorney General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka has openly admitted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) suffered a devastating defeat in the 2024 general elections, likening it to a national tsunami.
Speaking in an interview on, Kpemka disclosed that party insiders had already predicted the loss by late evening on election day, December 7, 2024. He noted that the signs of defeat were obvious based on comparisons with past election cycles.
“By 10 pm, I knew that we had lost the 2024 elections on December 7. Because if you look at the December 2016 elections, by 8 pm to 9 pm, the reports we were getting from our IT wizard, Joseph Anokye, were very clear that we were leading”
Joseph Dindiok Kpemka, Former Deputy Attorney General
Kpemka explained that unlike 2016 and 2020, the party’s usual data sources were unusually quiet during the 2024 vote count, which heightened concerns. “So, we knew by 11 pm to 12 am that things were not going well for us at all,” he added.
Kpemka attributed the collapse in NPP’s electoral fortunes to a mix of domestic and international developments. According to him, the election loss was not an isolated occurrence but a combination of “local and international” factors that were well known to the political class and voters alike.
Despite the significant blow dealt to the NPP, Kpemka was confident that the party could regain momentum if another election were held today. “I’m very convinced that the performance that we recorded will improve tremendously,” he stressed with optimism, citing the parties resilience and strength.
“I commend the wisdom of my party to go for early primaries,” he said, endorsing the party’s decision to conduct early primaries, emphasizing that it reflected strategic political foresight.
Kpemka also underscored the need for pragmatism in candidate selection. “We’re not just looking for a presidential candidate, we must look for victory,” he stressed, cautioning party faithful against candidates whose election could further jeopardize the NPP’s 2028 general election ambition.
Broader Political Commentary
In his reflections, Kpemka mocked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he viewed as premature celebration in government.
“The NDC and the declarations they are making of their successes in power is just a matter of tickling yourself and laughing,” he asserted, explaining that their tenure had only just begun and would be truly tested by the years ahead.
Kpemka touched on the psychological tendencies of Ghanaian voters, especially regarding political transitions.
“The eight-year cycle is really something that’s imbibed by Ghanaians and has become like a convention,” he said, suggesting that political shifts every two terms have become a norm and should be noted by every party in power.
Beyond electoral politics, Kpemka commented on Ghana’s ongoing legal education reforms. He warned that reforms must be carefully handled to avoid compromising professional standards.
“Care must be taken not to produce ‘legal charlatans’ who could undermine the progress made over the years,” he stated.
Commenting on the process for removing Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, he urged for maturity and caution. “You can give fidelity to the law, and yet create mischief,” he observed, warning against using legal tools to serve political ends.
He further advised public officeholders and politicians to open themselves to critical feedback in the course of their work. He recommended that for the best advice, people should “listen to both those who like you and those who don’t.”.
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