We would have gotten 30% if the election was held in August 2024 – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu is a former Suame MP

The former Member of Parliament of Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has indicated that the New Patriotic Party’s electoral performance would have been significantly worse if the elections had been held in August 2024, instead of December 2024.

The former lawmaker said the NPP and its presidential candidate would have secured a mere 30% of the votes if the elections had been held in August 2024.

He described the party’s performance in the December 7, 2024, elections as a significant improvement.

According to him, in an interview on Nhyira FM, on Tuesday February 25, 2025, the party was aware that its chances of winning the 2024 general elections were low, attributing this to the loss of goodwill among citizens.

He pointed to instances where people no longer approached their campaign trails and convoys with enthusiasm, a clear indicator that made them realize they were in a tough contest.

“The euphoria of people coming out to meet us during our campaign was no longer there. That was when we realised we were in a real battle. I saw the early signs of a tough contest, but we still believed things would turn in our favor.

“In fact, if the elections had been held in August instead of December, we would have secured only 30% of the votes — and I say this candidly,” he said.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, a former Majority Leader in Parliament, further attributed the party’s challenging moments to economic difficulties and downturns.

He added that their hopes were rekindled as the months progressed, with the economy steadily improving and the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, actively campaigning to share his vision — one that he believes resonated with the people.

He asserted that these factors played a significant role in the party’s performance and the 41.75% of the votes they secured in the election.

“It was a difficult period for us, but as the months progressed, things started improving, the economy stabilised significantly, and Bawumia’s campaign gained momentum, drawing people in to hear him speak,” he added.

Meanwhile, a committee led by Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has submitted its report and findings to the party executives following an extensive probe into the party’s electoral defeat in the Ashanti Region.

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