NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua discusses 2024 election defeat, citing historical voting patterns and voter apathy
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Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party NPP, stated that the party's loss in the 2024 general elections was not unexpected, aligning with Ghana's historical electoral trends. Speaking on Metro TV on April 20, 2026, Kodua noted that since 1992, political parties typically hold office for about eight years before power shifts. He acknowledged the defeat was disappointing but emphasized that the NPP is actively analyzing the scale and dynamics of the loss. The party has established a fact-finding committee, chaired by Aaron Mike Oquaye, to engage members and the public across all 16 regions and 276 constituencies. Kodua highlighted ongoing internal reforms, reorganization efforts, and constitutional amendments. The NPP has also selected former Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, as its flagbearer for the 2028 elections. Kodua attributed the defeat partly to voter apathy within the NPP's base, revealing a loss of nearly two million votes between 2020 and 2024, while the opposition National Democratic Congress NDC saw only a marginal increase. He also cited global economic challenges affecting incumbent governments worldwide as a contributing factor. Kodua stressed the importance of party unity and moving forward to identify and correct problems rather than engaging in internal blame.
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Must ReadThe New Patriotic Party's Minority Caucus has accused the ruling National Democratic Congress of political betrayal for rewriting the anti-LGBTQ+ legislation they previously supported. In a statement on June 4, 2026, Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin stated that the reintroduced Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, now with 31 amendments, deviates from the NDC's 2024 position. The NPP highlighted that the original Bill was unanimously passed by the 8th Parliament in 2024, with the NDC, then in opposition, actively advocating for its passage and criticizing the Akufo-Addo presidency for not assenting to it. The Minority Caucus views the amendments introduced by the NDC-controlled 9th Parliament as fundamentally altering provisions that NDC MPs had previously voted against amending. The NPP described the NDC's actions as hypocritical, noting that the party had demanded immediate presidential assent to the 2024 Bill only to rewrite it upon assuming office. The NPP believes this demonstrates political insincerity and is calling for the 2024 Bill to be restored to its original form and sent to President John Dramani Mahama for assent.
Must ReadThe NPP Minority Caucus has issued a statement on June 4, 2026, asserting that the original Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by the 8th Parliament in 2024, must be transmitted to President John Dramani Mahama for assent without any modifications. The Minority Caucus, led by Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin, emphasized that this position reflects the aspirations of the majority of Ghanaians. They argue that the NDC secured power in 2024 partly on a platform that included a commitment to this bill, and therefore, the ruling party is obligated to honor the original legislation. The NPP views any deviation from the original bill as a breach of faith and a challenge to the significance of electoral promises in Ghana.
A Ghanaian national, recently evacuated from South Africa, shared his experience of being robbed at knifepoint by two men while returning home from work. The incident occurred about a month ago, around 7:30 pm, near a hospital. He recounted that two men approached him, and when he sensed an attack, they both brandished knives. Choosing not to resist, he raised his hands, and the attackers took his belongings without physically harming him. He noted that some foreign nationals in South Africa resist such attacks, which can lead to fatal consequences. This account comes as Ghana repatriates its citizens from South Africa due to rising xenophobic violence. The first group of evacuees arrived in Accra on May 27, 2026. The High Commission of Ghana in South Africa announced that over 1,500 Ghanaians have registered for repatriation, with the second batch scheduled to depart on June 6, 2026.
President John Dramani Mahama has commenced a state visit to the Republic of Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Grigorievi Lukashenko. The visit, which began on Friday, June 5, 2026, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and explore new areas of cooperation in economic, agricultural, and technical sectors. Upon arrival in Minsk, President Mahama will lay a wreath at the Victory Monument. A central highlight will be high-level talks between President Mahama and President Lukashenko, focusing on strategic partnerships in agriculture, education, and commerce. President Mahama will also travel to Brest to tour a large processor of milk, cheese, and baby products, and pay respects at the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex. The visit includes a stop at Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park. The state visit will culminate in the signing of at least four bilateral agreements. President Mahama is expected to return to Accra on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.