The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, says the party’s leadership has been vindicated for proceeding with internal elections, beginning with its presidential primaries, despite earlier criticism from some members.
Speaking on Kumasi based Lawson FM current affairs program host by Kwame Tanko monitored by Kumasi Mail on Monday, the NPP’s Chief administrator said the decision, which initially generated debate within the party, is now widely understood and appreciated.
He described the period between December 2024 and April 2025, following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election, as the most challenging months of his tenure.
Justin Kodua who is seeking re-election said he took responsibility for the party’s poor performance at the polls, noting that success is often shared broadly but failure tends to attract individual scrutiny.
“If I had not shown emotional intelligence and acted maturely, the party would not be where it is today. That alone gives me joy,” he said, adding that he chose not to focus on personal attacks.
He also acknowledged the criticism directed at both himself and the party’s 2024 presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, after the election loss. However, he said the circumstances required calm leadership and attention to the party’s long-term interests.
Emphasising what he described as collective leadership, Mr Kodua said the outcome of the presidential primaries should be seen as a victory for the party rather than for any individual.
“It is not Bawumia who has won the presidential primaries; it is the NPP. The party is on the right track, and that is what truly matters for our future,” he said.
According to him, the internal electoral process has contributed to gradually restoring unity within the NPP and rebuilding confidence among its members.
He expressed optimism about the party’s prospects, saying that if the current level of cohesion is sustained, the NPP could return to power in the 2028 general election.
The NPP is seeking to regroup after its 2024 defeat, with party leaders emphasising unity and internal reforms as key to its political recovery.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
