I Want President Mahama To Fail So NPP Can Win 2028 – Eugene Boakye Antwi

Former Member of Parliament for Subin, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has openly expressed his desire for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reclaim power in the 2028 general elections, stating that he does not want President John Dramani Mahama to succeed during his current term.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face program with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Tuesday, July 1, Boakye Antwi clarified that while he does not wish for Ghana’s failure, he remains skeptical about the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its ability to deliver on its promises.

“I want him [Mahama] to fail, I want my party to win the 2028 elections. I don’t want him to fail, as in fail. But I know that NDC cannot do much in terms of what they promised,” he said.

Drawing on his experience as a former government official, the former MP noted that internal political dynamics often undermine a president’s performance. He suggested that similar obstacles are likely to affect the Mahama-led administration.

“I have been in government, and sometimes, as a President, your appointees will make sure that you fail. The kind of things I saw when we were in government are the same Ghanaians in the NDC, so it will be transferred across there.”

Boakye Antwi further emphasized that his position stems from a lack of confidence in the NDC’s economic management capabilities.

“I don’t want Mahama to succeed as in succeeding, because I want my party [NPP] to win… In terms of the actual management of the economy, I don’t think the NDC has what it takes.”

His comments have sparked debate online, with some critics questioning the implications of rooting for the failure of a sitting government, even while claiming to support national progress.