Facing growing public skepticism, the National People’s Power (NPP) is moving to combat the spreading perception that its ministers and MPs are routinely lying to the public. According to internal discussions among top party ranks, the leadership is increasingly concerned that this narrative—amplified on social media—is beginning to hurt the party’s credibility.
In response, the NPP has put together a strategy aimed at managing the fallout. One key part of the plan is to aggressively counter the narrative by spotlighting misleading or false statements made by opposition leaders in the past. Party spokespeople have been instructed to take a more prominent role in media engagements, shifting the focus toward the alleged dishonesty of their rivals.
Candidates and sitting MPs have been warned to be far more cautious in their public statements, especially when speaking to the press or addressing crowds. The leadership believes that off-the-cuff remarks and inconsistencies have contributed to the growing mistrust.
A special communications team has also been tasked with tracking and responding to allegations on social media, which party strategists say is where much of the damage is being done.
Looking ahead, the NPP is expected to scale back the number of inexperienced party members speaking at press briefings. Only seasoned, media-trained individuals will be put forward to represent the party publicly in the post-election period.
The plan underscores the growing pressure on the NPP to preserve its public image amid increasing scrutiny, especially as it positions itself as a clean and transparent alternative to traditional political forces.
