In response to the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) crushing setback in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, Salam Mustapha, the party's national youth organizer, said the party has to reflect and rebuild.

The Youth Organizer acknowledged the hurt and sadness experienced by party members, especially the young people who actively supported the campaign, in a Facebook message published on December 25, 2024, his first since the election.

It has been just over two weeks since the elections on December 7th, which we badly lost. I have read numerous of your analyses of the elections and their results on different platforms. Your spirits and souls are separating, and I can sense it. For especially the youth who gave their all for this campaign, I can understand your pain. I’m more bothered and sorry that we disappointed you. I feel your anger,” he stated.

Although the party made a lot of effort during the campaign, Mustapha acknowledged that the leadership is ultimately to blame for the party's defeat. He noted that the party's base's indifference to voting and the effects of economic concerns were major factors in the loss.



"Despite our best efforts, we were unable to achieve the outcomes that we all sought. It's acceptable to lose your temper and let your spleen out. As national executives, it's OK to come for our heads. We must accept your derision, criticism, and even insults because of the idea of ultimate responsibility. Despite our efforts, we might have been able to accomplish more. I have no ill will against anyone and I understand you," he wrote.

In order to lead the party through changes and a more robust recovery, he called for a thorough postmortem to examine the root causes of the defeat.

"The election results clearly show how indifferent our base is and how economic problems are affecting everything. A thorough and appropriate postmortem is necessary to determine the reasons for the loss because there are so many other possible explanations. We'll bounce back better and stronger thanks to this," he continued.

Mustapha reiterated the significance of reorganizing and repairing the party's internal institutions, echoing the remarks of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer. He urged supporters to offer positive suggestions for important reforms and reaffirmed his dedication to the reconstruction effort.

With 6,328,397 votes, NDC presidential candidate John Mahama was proclaimed the victor by Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa on December 9, 2024. The NPP's Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia garnered 4,657,304 votes. A unprecedented parliamentary majority was also won by the NDC.

Mustapha had declared his unflinching belief in an NPP victory prior to the elections, even going so far as to say, "If we lose this election... cut off my head." Considering the result, his present tone emphasizes the modesty and determination required to lead the party.