General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has delivered a stirring call to unity, discipline, and renewed purpose as the party sets its sights on reclaiming power in the 2028 general elections.
Addressing thousands of delegates at the party’s National Delegates Conference held at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, July 19, Mr Kodua declared that despite electoral setbacks, the NPP remains resolute and ready for the road ahead.
“We are not broken, okay? We are not defeated, neither have we lost. We are builders. We are dreamers. We are fighters. We are servants of the Ghanaian people,” he said.
Mr Kodua placed heavy emphasis on restoring discipline within party ranks, a theme that has become central to the NPP’s ongoing reform process.
“One area that the party is very, very, very serious about is discipline in our party,” he stressed. “Let us all understand that today we are National Officers, Members of Parliament, and members of the Council of Elders, but people have occupied these positions before. We must uphold the legacy.”
The General Secretary issued a clear warning to potential flagbearer aspirants, stating that premature campaigning would not be tolerated.
“Until nominations are officially opened, no aspirant should be touring the country or campaigning. Anyone who wants to lead the party must also exhibit discipline,” he said.
In a passionate appeal to party faithful, Mr Kodua urged members to focus on unity and reflect on the party’s deeper mission.
“What is our purpose? Why do we gather here? Why do we wear the blue, red, and white colours of this party with pride?” he asked.
He didn’t mince words when addressing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the government of poor performance and insisting that Ghanaians are now looking to the NPP for answers.
“Ghanaians are looking for alternatives, and Ghanaians want to come back to the NPP,” he said. “They know that our government offers the better solutions to their problems.”
Calling for an end to internal divisions, he added, “Absence that causes division, brings acrimony and tension must be relegated. Ghanaians will only vote for an opposition party that is united, responsible, and ready for power.”
Mr Kodua’s speech was one of several at the high-stakes conference, where party leaders took stock of recent challenges and laid out a vision for rebuilding trust with the electorate.
As the NPP begins to regroup, the message from its top brass is clear: discipline, unity, and service to Ghana must be the guiding principles for the party’s path forward.
