Rashid Tanko-Computer, the Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) no longer reflects the party Ghanaians once knew, describing its leadership as being in disarray.

Speaking in an interview on The Citizen Show on Accra 100.5 FM with host Kaakyire Appea-Apraku, Mr. Tanko-Computer said the actions and internal organisation of the opposition party are completely different from how the NPP traditionally operated.

According to him, having worked closely with members of the NPP since 1992, he is familiar with how the party used to structure itself, make decisions, and manage its internal affairs.

However, he noted that the present state of the party does not mirror the old NPP led by figures such as Dan Botwe and other founding members.

“What we are seeing now does not reflect the NPP we used to know,” he said.

“In terms of structure, dealings, and organisation, everything appears different.

Even the way they are selecting their Presidential Candidate is something we have not seen before in Ghana’s political history.”

Mr. Tanko-Computer pointed out that concerns about the party are not only coming from political opponents but also from the NPP’s own elders and senior members, some of whom have publicly criticised the direction of the party using what he described as “unpalatable words.”

He stressed that the NDC does not wish any harm on its political opponents, emphasising the importance of a healthy multi-party democracy.

“As a political party, we do not need our opponents to face any evil. We don’t wish them bad,” he stated. “We want them to organise themselves well because we do not want Ghana to become a one-party state.”

However, he argued that the current behaviour of the NPP is making the NDC increasingly attractive to voters.

He claimed that the popularity and approval ratings of President John Dramani Mahama are rising steadily due to public dissatisfaction with the NPP.

“The NDC has made governance so inclusive that the ordinary Ghanaian feels part and parcel of the process,” he said. “People are seeing this, and that is why I am not surprised that even NPP elders are openly criticising their own party.”

Mr. Tanko-Computer concluded by wishing the NPP well, but maintained that it would take time for the party to reorganise itself due to the nature of its current leadership.