"I don’t have a magic wand, or I am not a magician who will come in and wave a magic wand and say unite, and everybody will unite," Mr Afoko said. He explained that rebuilding unity would require a conscious decision by party members to move beyond past hurts and emotional reactions, which he believes can affect objective decision-making. The former chairman noted that his involvement in the NPP began long before he became the party's national leader. According to Mr Afoko, these experiences have given him a deep understanding of the party's evolution and organisational structures. Mr Afoko also pointed to the NPP's victory in the 2016 general election, describing it as a major achievement that reflected his leadership and the collective work of party members.