Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has lambasted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority caucus in Parliament, describing their actions as increasingly nuisance-like and urging them to rethink their opposition strategy to remain relevant in Ghana’s democratic space.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Awuni argued that the NPP minority risks reducing itself to a “comic monument” if its leadership fails to adopt a more strategic approach. He emphasized that while the group lacks the numerical strength in Parliament following the 2024 elections, it still possesses a voice that should be used responsibly.
“Every honest Ghanaian will agree that our nation was run down in the eight years of the Akufo-Addo administration,” Awuni wrote, noting that even some NPP members and former officials are now openly criticizing the previous government, albeit for personal gains.
Awuni praised the early days of President John Dramani Mahama’s second term, stating that his re-election has brought “freshness, order and sanity” to national life, with a semblance of stability and positive predictability. He acknowledged the young NDC administration’s shortfalls but described the general outlook as positive.
As the minority with reduced numbers, Awuni advised the NPP caucus to focus on holding the government accountable by championing tangible issues, such as alleged Goldbod losses, and helping Ghanaians understand potential government missteps.
“The minority can warm its way into the hearts of Ghanaians by holding the government in check,” he said.
However, the journalist criticized the group’s frequent press conferences, calling them “unintelligible calls” that invite scorn and ridicule. He warned that such daily outbursts, often amplified by journalists, could desensitize the public to important messages from the minority in the future.
Awuni cited the minority’s call for the dismissal of the Foreign Affairs Minister over the United States’ revision of immigration policies affecting 75 nations worldwide as a specific example in support one his argument.
“That call indicts the minority more than the foreign affairs minister,” he remarked.
He further likened the situation to a personal relationship.
“A woman who left a man because he could not perform in bed will liken that man to a joker if her current man satisfies her and the previous one keeps reminding her of the asset she lost,” he wrote
Urging a strategic rethink, Awuni reminded the NPP minority of their privileged access to crucial documents and information on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), positioning them well for effective oversight.
“Ghana needs your oversight, so don’t blow it up,” he cautioned, adding that the NDC administration will inevitably falter as it progresses, providing opportunities for accountability.
Awuni, known for his exposés on corruption during both NDC and NPP administrations, concluded by noting that Ghanaians still remember what the NPP defended in the past, making it hard to take them seriously if they persist in nuisance behavior.
The post comes on the back of the current imbalance in Parliament, where the NPP, now in opposition after eight years in power, has been critical on various national issues.
The NPP currently holds 86 seats in Parliament against the over 185.