John Boadu, the former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pointed fingers at internal party dynamics as the main cause of the party’s disastrous performance in the December 2024 general elections. In an exclusive interview with PeaceFM this morning, Boadu emphasized the party’s decision to allow government appointees to contest incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) in constituency-level primaries as a significant factor in the loss.
Boadu argued that this internal contest created unnecessary divisions within the party and weakened its cohesion. He stressed that the decision, which led to government appointees running against sitting MPs, sowed discord at the grassroots level, diminishing the party’s chances of maintaining its electoral foothold.
The former NPP General Secretary, who has long been involved in the party’s internal workings, suggested that the NPP’s failure to manage these internal conflicts not only undermined its unity but also reduced its ability to mobilize supporters effectively. Boadu’s comments come at a time when the party is grappling with the fallout from its poor performance in the elections, which resulted in significant losses across the country.
In the interview, Boadu explained that while competition is healthy within a democratic political party, the internal rivalry sparked by the contest between government appointees and sitting MPs proved to be damaging. He indicated that the party leadership failed to recognize the potential fallout from such a decision, which ultimately contributed to the voters’ decision to turn their backs on the party during the polls.
The NPP, which has dominated Ghanaian politics in recent years, now faces a crucial period of self-reflection and rebuilding. The focus will likely be on reuniting the party’s factions and addressing the internal divisions that have emerged. For many observers, Boadu’s statement signals a shift toward acknowledging the internal challenges that have plagued the party’s operations and may serve as a turning point in the party’s recovery efforts.
As the NPP moves forward, it will need to reassess its strategies for internal governance, party unity, and candidate selection to ensure a stronger performance in future elections. Boadu’s candid remarks may catalyze such reforms, as the party seeks to reassert itself in the political landscape and regain the trust of the electorate.
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