The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has decided to keep its post-election report confidential, citing the need to maintain party integrity.
According to Richard Ahiagbah, the party’s Director of Communications, the report is strictly for internal use to aid the party’s reform process and position itself for victory in 2028.
“We don’t think so. It is an internal document that will be used to aid the party’s reform process and help position us for victory in 2028,” Ahiagbah said.
“So I can guarantee you, even though it is not expressly stated, it is clearly implied that the document is not meant for public consumption” he added.
The report was compiled by a 12-member committee chaired by former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye.
Ahiagbah assured party faithful that relevant insights would be shared in a manner that preserves the document’s integrity.
“There’s a way, our supporters will go about it that will not complicate it. So it’s just a working document. It’s a document that the party is going to work to. Most of the recommendations are key in what we do now.”
The National Executive Committee (NEC) accepted the report and has constituted a nine-member committee to review and propose amendments to the party’s constitution.
General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong explained, “The National Council accepted the report, but there are several steps we need to take as a party. We need to sit down and deliberate on the report. There will be a need for a constitutional amendment.”
Frimpong urged patience, stating, “We want the media and Ghanaians to know that we have just received the report today, April 16. We’re yet to go into details as to what entails in the report. In the coming days, whatever it is we have to communicate to our people, we will do so.”
He also cautioned members against speculation and premature public commentary, saying, “But we want to caution our members not to be in a haste to say things which are not even in the report, and for people to make several assumptions and accusations.”
The party plans to embark on a nationwide engagement tour to share outcomes and key takeaways from the report, aiming to reconnect with grassroots supporters and rebuild trust ahead of the 2028 general elections.