he New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that its post-election report detailing its performance in the 2024 general elections will remain confidential, as the party embarks on a reform agenda to reposition itself for the 2028 polls.
The party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, stated on Wednesday, April 16, that the document, compiled by the 12-member committee chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, is strictly for internal party use.
“I don’t think so. It is an internal document that will be used to aid the party’s reform process and help position us for victory in 2028,” Ahiagbah told reporters following a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Accra.
He added, “So I can guarantee you, even though it is not expressly stated, it is clearly implied that the document is not meant for public consumption.”
Despite the strict confidentiality surrounding the report, Ahiagbah assured party faithful that relevant insights would be shared in a manner that preserves the integrity of the document. “There’s a way, our supporters will go about it that will not complicate it. So it’s just a working document. It’s a document that the party is going to work to. Most of the recommendations are key in what we do now,” he said.
The Oquaye Committee, formed to investigate the party’s loss of the presidency to former President John Dramani Mahama and the dramatic drop in parliamentary seats—losing 50 and relinquishing its majority—submitted its findings to the NEC at the meeting held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Key party figures, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and 2024 flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, were in attendance.
Following the submission, the NPP’s leadership announced the formation of a nine-member committee tasked with reviewing and proposing amendments to the party’s constitution, a move aimed at addressing structural weaknesses exposed during the election.
“The National Council accepted the report, but there are several steps we need to take as a party. We need to sit down and deliberate on the report. There will be a need for a constitutional amendment. So, based on that, the National Council has constituted a 9-member committee to look at Prof. Mike Oquaye’s report, where issues of proposal or amendment have to be made to our Constitution,” explained General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong.
While reiterating the party’s commitment to transparency in due course, Frimpong emphasised that the report had only just been received and urged patience. “We want the media and Ghanaians to know that we have just received the report today, April 16. We’re yet to go into details as to what entails in the report. In the coming days, whatever it is we have to communicate to our people, we will do so,” he noted.
He also cautioned members against speculation and premature public commentary. “But we want to caution our members not to be in a haste to say things which are not even in the report, and for people to make several assumptions and accusations,” he warned.
As part of broader efforts to reconnect with the grassroots and rebuild trust, the party’s leadership is expected to embark on a nationwide engagement tour to share outcomes and key takeaways from the report, while consolidating support ahead of the 2028 general elections.
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In another development, the Party has condemned alleged threats of assault made by former leading member Hopeson Yaovi Adorye, now a panelist representing Movement for Change, against Jennifer Oforiwaa Queen, Deputy Director of Communications for the NPP.
The incident occurred during United Television’s (UTV) Adekye Nsroma morning show, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
In a statement dated April 17 signed by NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, the party expressed deep concern over the incident and emphasised the importance of safeguarding women’s rights to participate in political discourse without fear of intimidation or violence.
The statement highlighted Ghana’s progress in promoting women’s political participation and called for continued efforts to protect these achievements.
“Ghana has made significant strides in driving women’s political participation and amplifying their voices in our national discourse. Threats of assault or actual assault on women for expressing their political views must not be tolerated,” the statement read.
The NPP urged media houses, including UTV, to ensure that their platforms remain spaces for respectful and democratic dialogue. The party called for vigilance against conduct that undermines Ghana’s democratic values and the principle of free speech.
