The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denied reports of plans to reorganize its parliamentary leadership, emphasizing that no discussions have taken place regarding the replacement of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin or any member of his leadership team. According to the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP is satisfied with the performance of the existing Minority Caucus leadership and has no intention of undertaking a reshuffle.
Addressing a press conference on October 29, Mr. Kodua Frimpong rejected the reports as unfounded, accusing those circulating them of attempting to create divisions within the party's parliamentary ranks. He stressed that no proposal for replacing the parliamentary leadership has been considered, and any attempts to generate uncertainty among Minority Caucus members would not achieve their intended objective.
In a separate warning, the NPP General Secretary cautioned party members seeking the running mate position for the 2028 general election against using social media campaigns to promote their ambitions. He explained that the party's constitution does not establish a competitive contest or public campaigning for selecting a running mate, and prospective candidates and their supporters were warned against presenting the process as an open race.
According to Mr. Kodua Frimpong, the authority to select a running mate rests with the party's flagbearer, who is expected to consult the National Council in reaching the decision. He criticized individuals encouraging bloggers to publicize their suitability for the position, arguing that such promotional activities are inconsistent with the selection procedure established by the party's constitution.
The NPP's stance on maintaining the existing parliamentary leadership arrangement and discouraging premature public campaigns for the running mate position ahead of the 2028 elections was emphasized through these statements. The party seeks to avoid internal conflicts and ensure a smooth process for selecting its running mate.
The warning to aspirants and their supporters comes as the party prepares for the 2028 general election. The NPP's General Secretary urged party members to respect the party's constitution and procedures, ensuring a peaceful and orderly process for selecting its running mate.
Key to the NPP's strategy is maintaining party unity and focus on the upcoming elections. By addressing potential sources of conflict and emphasizing adherence to its constitution, the party aims to present a united front and maximize its chances in the 2028 general election.
Key points
- The NPP has no plans to replace Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin or any member of his leadership team.
- The party's constitution does not establish a competitive contest or public campaigning for selecting a running mate.
- The authority to select a running mate rests with the party's flagbearer, who is expected to consult the National Council.
