The National Leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to transparent and credible democratic processes, urging the public to disregard recent comments made by two of its Regional Chairmen.
In a statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Party clarified that remarks by Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako and Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) do not reflect the principles, values, or practices of the NPP.
“No individual, regardless of rank or position, has the authority to manipulate or control the compilation of polling station albums,” the statement stressed. The leadership assured stakeholders that the process will follow clear, transparent, and established procedures.
To reinforce this, the National Secretariat will in due course release guidelines and protocols designed to guarantee integrity, credibility, and fairness at every stage of the process.
Addressing concerns raised by Antwi Boasiako over the timing of the Party’s presidential primaries, scheduled for 31st January 2026, the NPP dismissed claims that the date was set to benefit a particular aspirant.
“The assertion is unfounded. The National Council deliberated extensively before arriving at the decision in the supreme and strategic interest of the Party. No individual has the influence to manipulate this process,” the statement emphasized.
According to the leadership, the decision to hold an early congress is purely strategic, aimed at giving the Party ample time to reorganize, reposition, and prepare effectively to recapture power in the 2028 elections.
Reiterating its stance, the Party noted: “The NPP remains resolutely committed to transparency, fairness, and internal democracy. Every stage of our internal electoral processes—from polling stations to national congress—will be conducted with the highest standards of integrity and credibility.”
source: myjoyonline
