Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman, Freddie Blay, has pushed back against internal criticisms surrounding the party’s ongoing ‘Thank You’ tour, defending it as a crucial step toward rebuilding unity and energising the grassroots following the 2024 elections.
Amid concerns from some party insiders that the tour, led by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is deepening rifts within the party, Blay maintained that such engagements are necessary in the aftermath of a major electoral campaign.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Tuesday, April 29, he clarified that the tour is not just about gratitude but a strategic move to reconnect with the party’s support base and sustain momentum.
“I find nothing wrong with that. It rather gingers the base. It energises the base, and some people, we even ask a few more questions, and if it is convenient, they will answer those questions,” Blay said.
He dismissed claims that such outreach should have occurred before the elections, arguing that the party must now prioritise healing and cohesion over electoral timelines.
“Anybody who says that it is wrong and that we should wait for elections, I think their main focus is on elections. The party’s main focus is to bring the party together, and as I mentioned, energise the base, and I believe the ‘Thank You’ tour is doing exactly that,” he added.
Blay’s remarks highlight a growing debate within the NPP on the way forward, as the party works to regroup and chart a path toward future electoral success.