Former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe, has outlined his vision as an aspiring chairman to restore the party’s core values and strengthen internal democracy as the NPP prepares for its next leadership elections.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr Crabbe said the party’s current challenges stem from weak leadership structures and a departure from its founding principles.
He emphasised that his focus is on rebuilding trust, unity, and constitutional integrity within the party.
“I’ve always said we do not have the right leadership in place at this time,” he stated.
“I trace it to what happened in 2015 when there was an attack on our constitution, which brought about apathy and discouraged people from stepping up to serve.”
Mr Crabbe explained that his goal is to restore courage and integrity in party leadership, creating space for people driven by principle rather than personal ambition.
“We need to resolve the issues and allow people of character to fill the political space,” he said.
He also underscored the importance of inclusivity and tolerance, noting that the NPP must return to its foundational ideals of “development in freedom.”
“We must look at what makes people emotionally connect to a political party,” he noted. “If we create a space where minorities feel welcome and minority views are accepted, we’ll strengthen the NPP and build a party that truly represents everyone.”