Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a party that serves all classes of Ghanaians. In an interview on JoyFM's Super Morning Show on Monday, 5 October 2026, he argued that the party's social interventions demonstrate its commitment to both middle- and lower-income groups. Prof Oquaye was responding to questions about the NPP's appeal to middle-class voters following its defeat in the 2024 general election.
Prof Oquaye pointed to health insurance, free secondary education, and school feeding as examples of interventions through which NPP administrations had addressed the needs of different sections of society. He stated that these interventions illustrated why the NPP should be viewed as a party serving people across the social spectrum. According to him, support for lower-income households was central to the party's approach, and its record should inform how Ghanaians assess its political identity.
Prof Oquaye highlighted the benefits of access to secondary education for girls, saying some beneficiaries had progressed to university and excelled in their examinations. He maintained that the party's policies demonstrated its commitment to both middle- and lower-income groups. “So if we talk about middle class, lower class, we are the party for all classes,” he said. “We are the party which satisfies all social groups.”
The NPP's social interventions have had a significant impact on Ghanaians across different economic backgrounds. The party's administration has implemented various initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens, particularly those in lower-income households. Prof Oquaye emphasized that these interventions were a testament to the party's commitment to serving all Ghanaians.
Prof Oquaye's comments come after the NPP's defeat in the 2024 general election. The party has been working to regroup and reassess its strategy ahead of future elections. As part of this process, Prof Oquaye's statements reflect the party's efforts to rebrand itself and appeal to a broader range of Ghanaians.
The NPP's new national chairman, John Boadu, has pledged unity and reconciliation within the party. This has been seen as a key step towards healing internal divisions and presenting a united front ahead of future elections. Prof Oquaye's comments on the party's social interventions are likely to be seen as part of this broader effort to reposition the NPP.
The NPP's commitment to social interventions has been a hallmark of its administration. The party's policies have aimed to address the needs of different sections of society, particularly lower-income households. As Prof Oquaye stated, the NPP's record on social interventions should inform how Ghanaians assess its political identity.
Key points
- Prof. Mike Oquaye says NPP serves Ghanaians across different economic backgrounds
- NPP's social interventions demonstrate its commitment to both middle- and lower-income groups
- Party's policies have aimed to address the needs of different sections of society, particularly lower-income households
