Madam Mary Porsch-Oduro
Madam Mary Porsch-Oduro, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Germany and a member of the National Council of Elders, has urged the rank and file of the party to tidy up, remain focused, organised, and united in order to regain the trust of Ghanaians ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Daily Statesman, Madam Porsch-Oduro stressed that unity must be the “fulcrum” of the party’s renewal process after the January 31, 2026, primaries. She emphasised that unity could only be achieved if the national leadership demonstrated “fairness and justice” in the management of party affairs, particularly the flagbearer election processes.
“At the end of the day, if the NPP puts its house in order, it will present the electorate with a relevant choice to make an informed decision for the good of Ghana,” she noted.
Consolidate
Madam Porsch-Oduro further urged the party leadership to go beyond short-term goals and work towards consolidating its base for the 2028 campaign. She said while efforts must continue to secure victory in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections, the party must simultaneously rally its rank and file to build the momentum needed for 2028.
In her view, losing another political power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2028 would be too costly for the country. She therefore charged the leadership not to be distracted by what she described as the “political gimmicks” of the ruling NDC government, but to concentrate on presenting a credible alternative to Ghanaians.
Mindful words
She further cautioned the various supporters of flagbearer aspirants to be mindful of their words and actions. He reminded them that they would still need to rally behind the eventual flagbearer once the contest is over.
“The same advice extends to their supporters: they must remember that, whatever happens, they are not leaving the Party. Regardless of the outcome, they will remain part of the NPP. Therefore, they should not engage in actions that will make it difficult for them to return to work for the Party after the primaries. I believe all of them are aware of this responsibility,” she added.
Best wishes
She extended his best wishes to all five presidential aspirants of the party as they prepare to contest the upcoming flagbearer primaries slated for January 31, 2026.
According to her, the contest represents not only a test of individual ambition, but also a reaffirmation of the party’s strong democratic traditions.
She noted that each aspirant brings a unique vision, wealth of experience, and energy to the table, reflecting the breadth and diversity of thought within the NPP.
“May their campaigns be conducted with dignity, their supporters remain peaceful, and their visions enrich the democratic conversation within our party and our country,” she reiterated.
She further emphasised that though only one candidate would eventually emerge victorious to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections, all five aspirants had already made significant contributions to deepening the democratic spirit of the party.
She expressed hope that the will of the delegates would prevail and that the party would emerge from the primaries more united, more focused, and better positioned to serve Ghana come 2028.
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