NPP Keeps Post-Election Report Confidential as Party Pursues 2028 Reforms

THE NPP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that its internal report analyzing the party's performance in the 2024 general elections will remain confidential.

This decision aligns with the party’s broader reform agenda aimed at repositioning itself for success in the 2028 elections.

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 16, the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, clarified that the report—compiled by a 12-member committee chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye—is strictly for internal use.

“I don’t think so,” Ahiagbah said when asked whether the report would be made public. “It is an internal document meant to guide the party’s reform efforts and to prepare us for a stronger showing in 2028. While it’s not explicitly stated, it is clearly implied that the report is not intended for public dissemination.”

Despite the confidentiality, Ahiagbah assured supporters that relevant findings would be communicated without compromising the integrity of the report. “There’s a way our supporters can engage with the content without complicating things. It’s a working document—many of the recommendations are central to our current actions,” he added.

The Oquaye Committee was tasked with investigating the party’s defeat in the presidential race to former President John Dramani Mahama, as well as the significant loss of 50 parliamentary seats, which cost the NPP its majority in Parliament.

The committee submitted its findings to the National Executive Committee (NEC) during a meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The session was attended by notable party figures, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the party’s 2024 flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Following the report’s submission, the party leadership announced the formation of a nine-member committee to review the recommendations and suggest amendments to the party’s constitution. This initiative is aimed at addressing structural weaknesses revealed by the 2024 elections.

“The National Council has accepted the report, but further deliberations are required,” said NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong. “A constitutional review is necessary, and for that reason, a nine-member committee has been established to assess the report and propose necessary amendments.”

Frimpong emphasized that the party is committed to transparency but urged patience, noting that the report had only just been received. “We want the media and the public to understand that today, April 16, is the first day we’ve received the report. In the days ahead, we will communicate key information as appropriate,” he stated.

He also cautioned party members against making premature public comments or speculating about the contents of the report. “We advise our members not to rush into making statements or assumptions about the report, especially when they haven’t seen it,” he warned.

As part of the NPP’s efforts to rebuild and reconnect with its base, the leadership is planning a nationwide tour to share key insights and takeaways from the report. The initiative is intended to consolidate grassroots support and lay the groundwork for the 2028 general elections.

MICHAEL OPPONG-AMPONSAH