By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH
A Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower West Akim in the Eastern region, Madam Gifty Klenam, has officially joined the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a major shift in Ghana’s political landscape in 2025.
The Lower West Akim lawmaker publicly announced her decision on Thursday morning (January 30, 2025) after obtaining her NDC membership card in the Anlo Constituency of the Volta Region.
Addressing journalists, Madam Klenam emphasized that the NDC aligns with her values and urged other disillusioned NPP members to be bold and make the switch.
“Upon consultation with my family, I decided to join the NDC because it aligns with my values and vision for Mother Ghana,” she stated.
She also expressed confidence in the NDC’s 2024 manifesto, asserting that it provides the best blueprint for Ghana’s development.
According to her, after analyzing the party’s policies, she believes President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership will transform the country and deliver prosperity to Ghanaians.
While her exact role in the NDC remains unclear, the former two-term NPP MP has signaled her willingness to serve in any capacity. Her immediate focus, she said, is to connect with the NDC grassroots, empower them, and ensure they find opportunities within the country rather than seeking greener pastures abroad.
Madam Klenam’s defection to the NDC has sparked public discussions, as she was a prominent figure in the NPP.
She served in the Fourth and Fifth Parliaments of the Fourth Republic and later as CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Centre (GEPC) in 2017 under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
