Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has underscored the need for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rebuild its internal strength, cohesion, and discipline as it looks ahead to the 2028 general elections.
In a pointed post on Twitter (now X) on Thursday evening, 20 June, the lawmaker stated:
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP) needs a strong party, well organized and disciplined to produce a President not just a Flagbearer” he said.
The remarks come at a time when the party is grappling with the aftermath of its 2024 electoral defeat, with some members and analysts calling for introspection and comprehensive restructuring.
While Boamah did not mention names, his comment is widely interpreted as a subtle critique of the party’s early moves towards the next flagbearership contest—particularly after 60 of the NPP’s 88 MPs held a closed-door meeting with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s 2024 presidential candidate, pledging support for his 2028 bid.
The tweet has reignited debate over whether the NPP is rushing into succession politics without first addressing deeper organisational issues and the root causes of its electoral loss.
Growing Internal Disquiet
Some senior party figures and grassroots members have warned against what they describe as a “knee-jerk response” to the defeat, arguing that jumping into campaign mode without restructuring may only deepen internal divisions.
Critics have pointed to the need for:
- Rebuilding grassroots support
- Resolving factional tensions
- Refreshing the party’s message and leadership culture
- Empowering party structures at constituency and regional levels
“We must not repeat the mistakes that cost us the 2024 election,” one party organiser told Adom News. “The problem wasn’t just the candidate—it was that the party machinery was disconnected and disillusioned.”
Early Congress Divides Opinion
The NPP’s National Council recently approved an early congress in January 2026 to elect a new flagbearer, a move some interpret as an attempt to give Dr Bawumia a head start.
However, others, like Mr Boamah, appear to believe the timing may be premature, especially if the party has not yet completed a full post-election review and grassroots reorganisation.
As the NPP prepares for its national congress, calls are intensifying for the leadership to prioritise unity, renewal, and deep reforms—before turning its full attention to the 2026 primaries and the 2028 national elections.
