Justin Frimpong Kodua, the general secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a strong warning to party appointees following a troubling review of the Bono Region.
Feedback indicates that some appointees are failing to stay connected with their constituents, potentially jeopardizing the party’s influence and effectiveness in the area.
Kodua’s comments came after a thorough assessment of the Bono Region, revealing that certain appointees are not effectively engaging with their local bases.
Sources close to the matter suggest that this disconnect could seriously impact the party’s efforts and standing in the region.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, August 10, Kodua made it clear that if these issues are not resolved quickly, he will have no choice but to publicly identify the appointees involved. “Feedback from my tour of the Bono Region shows that some appointees have lost touch with their base. Don’t force me to start mentioning names; do the needful,” he warned.
Kodua’s statements are expected to spark significant discussion within the party and among the public, especially as the party prepares for the upcoming December 7 elections.
In 2023, Kodua had similarly urged ministers, chief executives of state-owned entities, and district chief executives who were feeling fatigued to resign rather than undermine the party’s progress. He stressed that if appointees were tired or unmotivated, they should step down to ensure the party’s continued success.
“If you are tired, resign and leave so the party can retain power,” Kodua advised during the party’s annual thanksgiving service in Accra. He emphasized the need for fresh faces in key positions to advance the party’s objectives and called on President Akufo-Addo to consider a government reshuffle to maintain the party’s momentum.
“It is time for some changes in the government, so we get some new faces to continue. We believe that if we get new appointments, we will be able to retain power in the next election,” Kodua concluded.
