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NPP’s Criticism of NDC Driven by Cognitive Dissonance – Dr. Tony Aidoo

Dr. Tony Aidoo, former Presidential Aide and Head of Policy and Evaluation has offered a scathing critique of the NPP’s behavior since the NDC took power. According to Dr. Aidoo, the NPP’s criticism of President Mahama and the NDC is not driven by a genuine desire to hold them accountable, but rather by a deep-seated inability to accept their defeat. This, he believes, is a classic case of cognitive dissonance, where the NPP’s struggle to reconcile their own failure with the NDC’s success has led them to engage in “tragic ridicule” politics.

Dr. Aidoo points out that the NPP’s criticism of the NDC is blanket and indiscriminate, with every step taken by the President and NDC ministers during vetting being subject to intense scrutiny and ridicule. He believes this is a deliberate attempt to discredit the NDC and portray them as incompetent and deceitful. According to Dr. Aidoo, the NPP’s ultimate goal is to make the NDC unpopular with the Ghanaian public, and they are willing to go to any lengths to achieve this.

The recent demonstration over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo is a prime example of this, according to Dr. Aidoo. He believes the NPP’s actions were not driven by a genuine concern for the rule of law or the constitution, but rather by a desire to create chaos and undermine the NDC government. Dr. Aidoo argues that the NPP’s criticism of the NDC is not constructive or aimed at improving governance but rather is a thinly veiled attempt to cling to power.

Dr. Aidoo’s comments highlight the deep-seated partisan divisions that exist in Ghanaian politics. The NPP’s inability to accept their defeat and the NDC’s determination to forge its own path have created a toxic atmosphere of mutual distrust and recrimination. As the NDC government continues to implement its policies and programs, it is likely that the NPP’s criticism will only intensify, driven by their own cognitive dissonance and desire to regain power.

In Dr. Aidoo’s view, the Ghanaian public must see through the NPP’s tactics and recognize their attempts to discredit the NDC for what they are – a desperate attempt to cling to power. He believes the NDC government has a solid mandate from the people and must not be swayed by the NPP’s antics. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the NDC government responds to the NPP’s criticism and whether they can maintain their momentum in the face of intense opposition.

The question on many Ghanaians’ minds is whether the NPP’s criticism will eventually become more constructive and focused on genuine issues of governance, or whether it will continue to be driven by partisan politics and a desire to undermine the NDC. Only time will tell, but for now, it seems that the NPP’s criticism is more about politics than principle.

Story by: Ohemaa Adusi-Poku

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