By Belinda Nketia
Governance and political analyst Kojo Asiamah Addo has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Delegates Conference theme, “Rebuilding Together with Our Values,” as an unspoken acknowledgment of collapse within the party’s structures and leadership.
He made the remarks in a live interview with George Sarpor on GBC on July 19, 2025, and asserted that although the party leadership avoided direct admissions, the language of “rebuilding” clearly reflects internal dysfunction.
“When you say you are rebuilding, then it’s a clear admission that there is a collapse at the leadership level, in the party’s structures, and even at the grassroots,” he noted. “They didn’t admit it, but by using that word, it means they recognize something went wrong.”
He drew a parallel between the NPP’s “rebuilding” and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s earlier use of the term “resetting,” stating that both suggest internal breakdowns and attempts to recover lost ground.
“Just like the NDC using ‘resetting’ means that something is broken, the NPP’s choice of ‘rebuilding’ implies they didn’t get something right and now want to fix it, supposedly using their values and principles,” the political analyst explained.
He also questioned whether the rebuilding effort is inclusive and clearly structured.
“Do they have everyone on board for this rebuilding agenda? What exactly are they rebuilding? Is it the administrative systems, their leadership crisis, or the party’s brand?” he asked.
Kojo Asiamah Addo also observed that the party currently lacks the dynamism needed to connect with its base, noting that many leading figures at the congress were recycled from previous administrations.
“When you look at their energy levels, it didn’t really touch down well with the people. Some of the personalities were from the Akufo-Addo era, some returned from the Osafo-Marfo group. And when Akufo-Addo left, he went with all these people, creating a leadership and eldership vacuum.”
According to him, this vacuum has emboldened previously sidelined party actors to seek national leadership positions, including the flagbearer role, in a bid to gain visibility, power, and influence.
He concluded that while the rebuilding rhetoric is necessary, the NPP must go beyond slogans and clearly outline the pillars of its recovery.
“The party must submit the various rebuilding blocks so that Ghanaians and their members know where they stand. Those who align with any of the blocks will come on board with their views and expressions. That’s the only way they can be formidable again ahead of the next general election,” he said.
The NPP’s National Delegates Conference is seen as a pivotal moment as the party prepares for internal reorganization and the selection of new leaders ahead of the 2028 polls.
