The leadership of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party has cautioned its presidential hopefuls against factional politics, saying unity will be key to the party’s recovery after its 2024 election defeat.
General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said the upcoming presidential contest is expected to be highly competitive but urged aspirants to avoid actions that could deepen divisions. He said the NPP’s strength has always been rooted in solidarity, not factionalism.
Addressing party members in a New Year’s message on Jan. 1, 2026, Kodua acknowledged the December 2024 electoral loss was painful but insisted the party is far from broken. “The NPP has survived difficult moments in the past and emerged stronger through unity and discipline,” he said.
Kodua said the party has already begun a rebuilding process that includes constitutional reforms, the creation of the Patriotic Institute for training and research, and preparations for internal elections, including the presidential primary.
He assured members that the leadership is committed to free, fair and transparent internal elections, with reconciliation and unity as major priorities. Kodua also praised the Minority in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for standing firm in opposition, and commended the party’s legal team for defending its interests during what he called trying times.
Calling on grassroots members to remain hopeful, Kodua urged them not to give in to despair despite the loss of power. He said rebuilding will require humility, sacrifice and collective effort, not factional loyalty.
He reaffirmed the NPP’s commitment to Ghana and urged both party members and the wider public to embrace peace, unity and renewal as the party charts its path forward.
