Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has admitted that the party is facing one of its most difficult periods since its failure in the 2024 elections.
In an interview with Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Kodua stressed that the party’s current situation cannot be overlooked.
“We can’t pretend. “The NPP is in a very difficult and delicate situation,” he explained.
With the NPP’s presidential primaries underway, he highlighted that elections often bring tension, mistrust, and the odd backstabbing. He did, however, emphasize the importance of robust and neutral leadership in maintaining order.
During an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Kodua emphasized that the party’s current situation cannot be ignored.
“We can’t pretend. “The NPP is in a very difficult and delicate situation,” he explained.
With the NPP’s presidential primaries underway, he highlighted that elections often bring tension, mistrust, and the odd backstabbing. He did, however, emphasize the importance of robust and neutral leadership in maintaining order.
While some assume that national leaders have abdicated their responsibilities, Mr Kodua stressed that this is not true. With National Chairman Stephen Ntim ill, he indicated that he needed to take on extra responsibilities until First National Vice Chairman Smith Butey stepped in to help.
“We are all doing our best. As General Secretary, I must remain neutral because if not, by the end of everything, there will be problems,” he said.
Following the results of the national delegates meeting in July 2025, he also revealed that the party is working on upgrading the delegate registry and extending the Electoral College. He mentioned that the IT department is making sure the polling album is reliable and thorough.
In response to demands that party members be punished for any wrongdoing, he made clear the boundaries of his authority.
“It is not in my power to sanction or dismiss people from the party. Article 4 of the Constitution spells out the processes. My role is administrative, compiling the album and speaking as spokesperson, but there is a limit,” he explained.
Drawing an analogy, Mr Kodua likened his role to that of a football star: “As the General Secretary, we may be like Lionel Messi on the field, but if you don’t have adequate support, you will be fruitless,” he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to his responsibilities, emphasising that unity and discipline among all executives will be crucial to steering the party through these challenging times.
