The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity, equality and national unity, following remarks attributed to Kwaku Asante-Boateng.
In a statement issued by the Party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP described the remarks as unfortunate and made clear that they do not reflect the values or principles of the Party.
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The statement read: “The National Secretariat of the NPP has noted with concern certain comments attributed to the Honourable Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, and considers such a statement unfortunate. The Party, therefore, disassociates itself from those remarks.”
According to published reports, in a recent radio discussion, the MP referred to Mahamudu Bawumia as ‘an alien and a stranger.’
Asante-Boateng claimed that Bawumia was “an outsider … like a slave who was brought in to serve us and therefore he’s not fit to occupy the main seat as our leader.”
The Party emphasised that membership and recognition within the NPP are determined not by personal attributes or identity but by loyalty, commitment and service to the Party’s cause and the national interest.
“As a political tradition founded on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, and equal opportunity, the Party remains dedicated to fostering a society where every Ghanaian—irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or social background, can participate meaningfully in the governance and development of our nation,” the statement said.
The NPP reaffirmed: “The Party emphasises that political membership and recognition within the NPP are not defined by personal attributes or identity, but by one’s loyalty, commitment and service to the Party’s ideals and the national interest. The NPP, therefore, welcomes all citizens who subscribe to its core values and principles and are willing to contribute to the advancement of Ghana’s democratic and developmental agenda.”
Reiterating its identity as a Party of unity and progress, the NPP assured Ghanaians that it would continue to uphold the dignity of every citizen and promote a political culture anchored on respect, tolerance, and inclusiveness.
“The NPP will continue to uphold the dignity of every citizen and promote a political culture anchored in respect, tolerance and inclusiveness,” the General Secretary stressed.