We have addressed core issues behind 2024 loss – NPP’s Justin Kodua

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, says the party has fixed many of the challenges that contributed to its defeat in the 2024 general elections.

He made the remark during the official launch of the NPP’s 2025 amended constitution at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra.

According to Mr. Kodua, the party embarked on a rigorous, nationwide review process to identify and correct structural and operational weaknesses.

“I’m proud to say that many of the issues which, in one way or another, culminated in our loss on 7 December 2024 have been addressed in this amended constitution,” he stated.

Following the electoral setback, the party set up a Review Committee chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, to travel across the country and gather feedback from grassroots members and executives on the causes of the defeat.

After studying the committee’s report, an Amendment Committee led by lawyer Frank Davies was tasked with proposing constitutional reforms to strengthen party structures and enhance relevance for current and future political challenges.

Apathy and communication gaps addressed

Mr. Kodua revealed that one of the major issues that hurt the party in 2024 was apathy, especially among former executives who felt neglected after leaving office.

To resolve this, he said the amended constitution has expanded the party’s electoral college to include former constituency, regional, and national executives, as well as former Members of Parliament.

“This is to address apathy and ensure broader participation within the party,” he said.

He further explained that communication weaknesses—both in messaging and coordination—were highlighted as critical setbacks during the 2024 campaign.

Many party members complained that the NPP failed to effectively communicate its achievements and was slow in countering propaganda and misinformation from opponents.

“One of our shortfalls, even from the days of the UGCC, has been handling propaganda and misinformation. In this new amendment, we have comprehensively reviewed our communication systems—from the UGCC era to today—to ensure better coordination and prevent opponents from exploiting misinformation,” he added.

The party believes the amended constitution positions it better for future electoral contests.