NPP Apologises to Ghanaians, Vows Not to Repeat Past Mistakes
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has issued a heartfelt public apology to Ghanaians over the party’s governance missteps, acknowledging economic hardships, unfulfilled promises and lapses in transparency that characterised parts of the NPP’s tenure in office.
In a candid interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Mr Kodua admitted that while the NPP government had achieved significant progress, it had also fallen short in several critical areas.
“As a political party, certainly we did our best, but we couldn’t have gotten everything right,” he stated. “And I have always said that on behalf of our then government, our political party, certain things that we could not do right, we apologise for it.”
Mr Kodua’s comments come amid sustained public frustration over the country’s economic challenges, and as the NPP begins a phase of internal restructuring and reflection following its defeat in the 2024 general elections after two consecutive terms in power.
He noted that the party’s time in opposition had afforded it the opportunity to critically evaluate its performance in government and identify key areas for reform. According to him, the NPP is now focused on rebuilding public trust and repositioning itself for a potential return to power.
“As a party, we are always ready to learn and make sure that when we come back to power, the good things that we did, we will build on. And those mistakes that we made — we will not repeat those mistakes,” he assured.
Meanwhile, the NPP has announced Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The announcement, made by Mr Kodua following a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, was subsequently endorsed by the party’s National Council.
However, the decision has not been welcomed by all within the party. Former Energy Minister and party stalwart, Boakye Agyarko, has criticised the move as ill-timed and strategically flawed.
In a pointed critique, Mr Agyarko described the scheduled date as premature, cautioning that rushing to elect a presidential candidate without first resolving core internal party issues would be “tantamount to building a house in reverse.”
His remarks highlight the growing concerns among some factions within the NPP over the direction and timing of key decisions as the party seeks to regain political momentum.
As preparations toward the 2028 elections gather steam, political observers will be watching how the NPP navigates internal dissent, consolidates its base, and convinces the electorate of its renewed commitment to good governance.
