Former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor has openly expressed his concern about what he perceives to be a pervasive factionalism within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The statesman, who served as Ghana’s president from 2000 to 2008, emphasized how different the current NPP seems from previous iterations.
Mr. Kufuor called for a meticulous reevaluation of the party’s operations as it plots its course forward in an interview with Accra-based TV3.
He emphasized the crucial position that unwavering dedication played within the party, comparing it to a type of devotion akin to religious belief.
The former president bemoaned how the steadfast dedication he had once felt within the party appeared to have diminished over time.
He emphasized the value of upholding genuine democratic principles and the preference for inclusiveness over factionalism.
Mr. Kufuor pointed out that a focus on factions too much, whether at the local or national level, breeds conflict and makes it difficult to work together.
He added that choosing candidates for local or national positions shouldn’t be divisive or cause the emergence of factions in the practice of proper democracy. He claimed that these conflicts lessen the party’s overall power.
These issues brought up by former President Kufuor highlight the need for a unified front to negotiate Ghana’s complex political landscape as the NPP struggles with internal dynamics and shifts.
In a related news, according to Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot be the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer in the general elections of 2024.
He claimed that the Vice President cannot defeat John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), according to party leaders.
On September 24, 2023, he voiced his concerns about the internal politics that frequently resulted in escalating violence during an interview with US-based Kings Radio.
He bemoaned the rising prevalence of violence during party elections, pointing out that some NPP members become more aggressive during these contests.
