Ghanaian voters are no longer easily swayed by empty promises, and those who underestimate their discernment are in for a shock, according to NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, Kwetey said the recent elections revealed a more discerning electorate demanding lasting solutions.

“I think this country, by and large, is tired of business as usual. What we saw in that election is simply a manifestation that the country is far, far more discerning than a lot of people give credit for,” he said.

“You can’t simply come and throw the usual promises and the usual ‘get this today and forget about tomorrow.’ People are now looking at something more lasting, something more enduring.”

Fifi Kwetey emphasised that the collective good should always outweigh personal ambitions.

“I don’t look at these things as an individual thing at all. It’s always about the collective. If there is anything, it is always wanting to ensure that we place the collective ahead of our individual interests,” he said, stressing that too many still prioritise personal gain over equality.

The NDC chief secretary also applied this principle to national governance, insisting that the country must always come first, even above party loyalty.

“The country must always be number one, and the party number two. If it’s a choice between Ghana and NDC and me, it must always be Ghana first. Once we understand that hierarchy, there will be no door issues,” Kwetey explained.

He said this mindset is critical not just for political parties but for the nation’s progress.

“I absolutely believe that the group must always be number one. The individual must always be number two. That is the only way this country will truly become great and strong,” he said.

Despite the challenges, Kwetey remains confident in the growth of his support base, acknowledging that while he may not have a massive majority now, the number of Ghanaians aligning with this vision will continue to rise.

“People are looking for things that will endure, things that will really be good for the country on a long-term basis,” he said.

Fifi Kwetey’s remarks underline a shift in Ghana’s political landscape, signalling that voters are demanding accountability, foresight, and a commitment to the collective good.

“Trust me, those people are going to have increasing shock to realise that the people are not as gullible as they think they are,” he warned.