The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denied reports suggesting it is planning changes to its parliamentary leadership. According to the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, no discussions have been held to replace Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and his team. The NPP remains satisfied with the current leadership of the Minority Caucus and has no intention of reshuffling the team. Frimpong made these statements at a press conference on Thursday, October 29.
Frimpong accused individuals circulating the reports of attempting to sow division within the party's parliamentary ranks. He emphasized that the party has never had any meeting or discussion about changing the leadership in Parliament. Efforts to create confusion among the party's parliamentary leadership and the Minority Caucus, he stressed, would not succeed. The NPP's denial comes amid speculation about a possible reshuffle.
Meanwhile, Frimpong cautioned party members seeking to position themselves for the running mate slot of the NPP's flagbearer for the 2028 general election through social media campaigns. He stated that the party's constitution does not provide for the selection of a running mate through a competitive contest or public campaigns. Members were warned against using bloggers to promote their ambitions.
According to Frimpong, the choice of a running mate rests with the party's flagbearer in consultation with the National Council. He urged party members to avoid promoting themselves through unofficial channels. The NPP's flagbearer for the 2028 general election has not been officially announced.
The NPP's Minority Caucus has been led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin since 2021. Afenyo-Markin has been a key figure in the party's parliamentary operations. His leadership has been credited with helping to promote the party's agenda in Parliament.
The denial by the NPP comes at a time when the party is preparing for the 2028 general election. The party's leadership has been working to strengthen its parliamentary presence. The NPP's General Secretary emphasized the party's focus on unity and cooperation.
The NPP's caution to its members about promoting themselves for the running mate slot reflects the party's efforts to maintain discipline and adhere to its constitution. The party's leadership will continue to play a crucial role in shaping its parliamentary strategy.
Key points
- The NPP has denied reports of a planned reshuffle of its Minority leadership.
- The party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, emphasized that the party is satisfied with the current leadership.
- Frimpong cautioned party members against promoting themselves for the running mate slot through social media campaigns.
