Dr Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), saying the outcome of the party’s recent presidential primaries will not weaken his commitment to the party or its flagbearer.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday, February 2, Dr Amoah addressed discussions surrounding the NPP primaries and his role in the party’s campaign moving forward. When asked about his next steps following the defeat of his camp, the MP stressed that his allegiance to the party remains unchanged.
“I’ve been a politician and an ardent supporter of this fraternity. Whatever happens, I will never stop supporting the NPP,” he said.
Dr Amoah acknowledged that the primaries did not go in favour of the team he supported, but said this would not affect his readiness to work for the party and its presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
“With respect to the results, and probably my team did not win, I’m ready to work for my party, for Dr Bawumia and his team,” he stated.
However, the MP explained that meaningful contribution to a campaign requires more than loyalty. Drawing on a performance framework, he said effective results depend on ability, opportunity, and motivation.
According to him, while his ability to contribute to a national campaign is unquestionable, performance can only be maximised when individuals are given the opportunity to play active roles.
“When it comes to ability, I don’t think anybody in this country can say I don’t have the ability to be an important person in any campaign. But the only way performance can be appraised to our expectation is to have the opportunity,” he said.
Dr Amoah added that even in the absence of a formal role, his commitment to the NPP would remain firm, describing the party as a lifelong political home.
Reflecting on the party’s history, he recalled the sacrifices made by members over generations, referencing political struggles dating back to the era of Baffour Akoto and the collective efforts that led to the party’s victory in the year 2000.
“There’s no way I’ll put up any sluggish or lackadaisical attitude because my team did not win,” he said.
Still, he cautioned that exclusion could affect morale, noting that motivation suffers when party members feel overlooked.
“Without opportunity, you cannot even maximise your performance,” he said, urging party leadership and stakeholders to accord respect and recognition to all members to sustain unity and drive electoral victory.
Calling for inclusiveness, Dr Amoah said such an approach would energise the party’s base and strengthen its chances against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“So I think at all times, the NPP is better than the NDC,” he added.
Dr Stephen Amoah was aligned with Kennedy Agyapong during the NPP presidential primaries. Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged victorious with 56.48 per cent of the total valid votes cast, while Kennedy Agyapong secured 23.76 per cent.
