The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to focus on rebuilding its internal structures, discipline, and cohesion ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In a strongly worded post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, 19th June, the lawmaker underscored the need for deep introspection within the party following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
“The New Patriotic Party (NPP) needs a strong party, well organised and disciplined to produce a President, not just a Flagbearer,” Mr Boamah stated.
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Flagbearer or president
His comments come amidst mounting concerns over the party’s early moves towards selecting a new presidential candidate. These concerns were heightened after reports emerged that over 60 of the NPP’s 88 Members of Parliament had held a closed-door meeting with the party’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, pledging support for his 2028 bid.
Although Mr Boamah did not directly mention any names, his remarks present a subtle critique of the rush to endorse Dr Bawumia without first addressing the broader issues that contributed to the party’s electoral setback.
Within the party, voices are growing louder in favour of a comprehensive overhaul of internal operations, including: Rebuilding grassroots mobilisation and trust; Healing factional divides; Rebranding the party’s message and leadership tone; and Strengthening party structures at the constituency and regional levels.
Meanwhile, the NPP’s National Council has sanctioned an early congress in January 2026 to elect a new flagbearer. While the move is seen by some as a strategy to give Dr Bawumia an early advantage, others—including Mr Boamah—have warned that the timing could prove detrimental if not backed by broad-based party renewal.
Critics argue that holding an early congress before completing a thorough post-election review risks deepening existing rifts and could derail the party’s long-term recovery efforts.
As the party prepares for its national reorganisation activities, prominent voices are urging leadership to prioritise unity, grassroots empowerment, and structural reforms over premature succession battles.
However, the message from Mr Boamah is clear: before the NPP can focus on producing a President, it must first rebuild the party from the ground up.