NPP should encourage members to air their grievances, not silence them – Kwadwo Bonnah

Political activist, Kwadwo Bonnah has asserted that the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not adopting the right approach in reorganizing its support base after the 2024 elections.

Mr. Bonnah believes that the recent directive by the party ordering members not to engage in media discussions which will court disaffection is not in the right direction.

He accused the General Secretary of the party, Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK) of being guilty of the very directive he signed after making comments regarding the loss of the 2024 elections.

“Let’s put things in perspective. After the elections, Justin Kodua Frimpong himself went from one media house to another, justifying the party’s loss.

“He even made the bizarre claim that the defeat was spiritual. Hon. Eugene Antwi strongly disagreed, arguing that elections are won with solid strategy and data. The inconsistency in leadership is glaring.

“Is JFK being selective with discipline, or is he merely acting on behalf of unseen forces within the party? Leadership is about fairness, unity, and strength not intimidation and selective justice,” he said.

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According to him, the leadership of the NPP is failing to grasp the fundamental principles of rebuilding a political party after a defeat.

He urged the party to unite its ranks and file by encouraging member to talk rather than “resort to intimidation and threats against those expressing their disappointment.”

“If anyone is to appear before a committee, then JFK himself should be first in line. He has presided over a party that is failing to handle its internal grievances with wisdom, and this approach will only deepen the cracks within,” he added.

Kwadwo Bonnah said the party should not gag persons expressing their frustrations over the party’s loss.

He noted that such members should be allowed to speak as it is part of the healing process of the party.

“Let’s be clear: those speaking out are not bitter; they are not enemies of the party. They are people who have dedicated their lives to the party and are expressing their frustrations because they want the NPP to be better.

“These conversations are not destroying the party; rather, they are part of the healing process…People should be encouraged to air their concerns, not silenced through threats,” he stated.

Drawing parallel with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he cited how the ruling party is dealing with the recent agitations from some party members over the non-appointment of some persons.

He noted that the approach used by the party which is touring the various regions and addressing the matter is the right way to go.

“Yes! many of their party members were promised positions that never materialized. But what did their leadership do? Instead of issuing threats, they are traveling around the country, engaging disappointed members, and working to strengthen their base.

“That is what true leadership looks like. JFK, on the other hand, is sitting in Accra, drafting statements and issuing warnings. This is not leadership. It is weak, reactionary, and a clear indication that he is out of touch with the political realities on the ground,” he stressed.

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