Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko Announces Retirement from Domestic Politics

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Renowned figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has disclosed his retirement from domestic politics in a recent interview with Asaase Radio. 

The legal practitioner voiced his discontent with the NPP's ineffective communication of its recent achievements, expressing his frustration with the party's failure to acknowledge the government's accomplishments during a challenging economic period from 2021 to 2022.

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In his remarks, Otchere-Darko underscored the significant progress achieved by the Akufo-Addo-led government in navigating the demanding economic landscape and successfully implementing policies that averted extensive queues for essential products and services, despite the country facing substantial economic challenges.

"I have retired from domestic politics," Otchere-Darko stated, highlighting his disappointment with the prevailing narratives and emphasizing his frustration with the NPP for its failure to recognize the government's achievements. 


He emphasized the difficulties experienced in 2022 and the resultant crisis across various sectors, emphasizing the lack of acknowledgment for the administration's efforts as a critical disappointment.


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