An aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a former General Secretary of the party, John Boadu
By Bright Philip Donkor
An aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a former General Secretary of the party, John Boadu, has called on party members to exhibit discipline, loyalty and restraint to protect the image and integrity of the party, particularly at a time when internal contestations and public scrutiny are intensifying ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
In an exclusive interview with the Daily Statesman on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Mr. Boadu stressed that the strength and credibility of the NPP depend largely on how its members conduct themselves, especially in public. He indicated that the current discussions and disagreements within the party should not be reduced to an age-based debate, noting that the real concern is adherence to established party processes.
Good name
According to him, every member of the NPP has a responsibility to uphold the party’s good name, and avoid actions or comments that could bring it into disrepute
“This is not about age, whether young or old. The real issue is about the processes of the party. Any individual who is a member of the party must uphold and promote the good name of the party, and must refrain from making statements that bring the party into disrepute. Age does not matter in this matter,” he said
Mr Boadu underscored the importance of loyalty and discipline, arguing that members of any serious institution are expected to protect its image rather than undermine it publicly. He illustrated his point by drawing parallels with professional and religious institutions.
“If you work with an institution like the Daily Statesman, you will not see anyone who is still actively working there abandoning their duties to go out and speak negatively about the organisation. That simply does not happen,” he noted.
He added that the same principle applies in religious settings, where committed members do not openly discredit leadership while insisting on remaining part of the congregation. In his view, such conduct has never been acceptable, and should not be encouraged within the party.
Proper channels
While acknowledging that internal disagreements are inevitable in every democratic organisation, Mr Boadu emphasised that there are proper channels for addressing grievances. He maintained that publicly attacking the party or its leadership while remaining within its structures is inappropriate and damaging.
“It is acceptable to raise concerns through established channels of redress, but it is wrong to stay within an organisation and publicly undermine it,” he stressed.
He also called for maturity across the party, adding that the time had come for members, regardless of age, qualification, or status, to act responsibly and protect the image of the NPP in the eyes of the Ghanaian public.
“This is not a party anyone can casually disregard. If you are tired or no longer wish to belong to the party, the honourable option is to resign humbly and move on. You cannot remain in a party and not uphold the party,” he advised.
Presidential primaries
With barely 17 days left to the party’s presidential primaries, Mr Boadu cautioned that the heightened tension surrounding the process required calm and responsible conduct from all sides to safeguard party unity.
He assured party supporters, particularly the youth, that the process so far had been largely normal and orderly. According to him, the most important consideration is ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants.
“So far, almost every concern that has been raised has been addressed. The focus should now be on achieving a successful, peaceful, and transparent presidential primary,” he said.
Mr Boadu further expressed confidence that if discipline and fairness prevailed, the party would emerge stronger after the primaries, with the best candidate, as determined by the delegates, leading the NPP into the next phase of its political journey.
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