The general secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a stern warning to party appointees as he revealed that feedback from the regions shows a troubling disconnect between some appointees and their constituents.
Frimpong Kodua’s comments come after a comprehensive review of the Bono Region which noted that certain appointees are failing to maintain effective communication and engagement with their base.
This disconnect, according to sources familiar with the development, could undermine the party’s efforts and influence in the region.
In a Facebook post on Saturday (10 August) Frimpong Kodua made it clear that if these issues are not addressed promptly, he will be compelled to name the appointees concerned publicly.
“Feedback from my tour of the Bono Region shows that some appointees have lost touch with their base. Don’t force me to start mentioning names; do the needful,” he said.
Kodua’s remarks are likely to stir conversations in the party and among the public, as they highlight ongoing challenges in maintaining effective local governance and party cohesion ahead of the 7 December polls.
In 2023, the NPP general secretary made a similar statement encouraging ministers, chief executive officers of state-owned entities and metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives who feel fatigued to resign rather than undermine the party’s progress.
He expressed concern about the impact of certain actions of NPP appointees on the party’s popularity and urged those “tired” to resign and make way for new faces.
“If you are tired, resign and leave so the party can retain power,” Frimpong Kodua said during the party’s annual Thanksgiving service at its headquarters in Accra.
“If you are a minister, a CEO or an MMDCE and you have not been reshuffled and you think you are tired, resign. Don’t sabotage the party,” he said.
He stressed the importance of appointing fresh faces to propel the NPP towards achieving its objectives and urged President Akufo-Addo to consider reshuffling the government for the party’s continued success.
“It is time for some changes in the government, so we get some new faces to continue. We believe that if we get new appointments, we will be able to retain power in the next election,” Frimpong Kodua said.