The Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Anthony Namoo Esq., has blamed internal divisions, indiscipline and unhealthy rivalry among members for some of the party’s recent political setbacks in the region, calling for unity as it begins rebuilding ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Namoo said the party must honestly assess its internal weaknesses and put collective interests ahead of personal political ambitions if it hopes to improve its electoral fortunes.
He made the remarks when the Regional Executive Committee hosted an Appreciation and Dinner Night on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga to recognise individuals who served the party at various levels between 2018 and 2026.
The event brought together members of the Regional Executive Committee, Council of Elders, Patrons, Regional Finance and Disciplinary Committees, as well as former constituency and district officers who served the party during the period.
Former Municipal and District Chief Executives, Members of Parliament, party members and representatives of selected media organisations also attended the event, which was held under the theme, “In All Things, Give Thanks to God,” from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Yagaba-Kubori MP and former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif served as guest of honour.
Beyond recognising past service, Mr. Namoo used the occasion to reflect on what he described as internal weaknesses that have contributed to the NPP’s declining political fortunes in the Upper East Region.
He said the party must draw lessons from its performance in the 2024 general elections and cautioned members against attributing its challenges solely to the strength of its political opponents.
According to him, internal divisions, indiscipline and unhealthy competition among party members have, at times, caused greater damage to the NPP than its political opponents.
Mr. Namoo recalled that during his first term as Regional Chairman, some appointed constituency executives allegedly became more loyal to particular individuals than to the party, resulting in breaches of the NPP’s constitution.
He said such conduct weakened party structures and created disciplinary challenges for the Regional Executive Committee.
The Regional Chairman commended the Regional Disciplinary Committee for the time and effort it invested in addressing some of the issues.
Mr. Namoo also criticised what he described as politically expedient conduct during internal party elections, recalling instances where some members allegedly attempted to abandon the party or adopted positions they believed would advance their personal political interests.
He said while some members faced sanctions, others escaped accountability because some party actors within the structures were unwilling to help enforce the party’s rules.
Mr. Namoo further warned against unhealthy competition among members seeking to position themselves for political opportunities, saying internal rivalry had previously given the party’s opponents “a field day” during elections.
He stressed that discipline must be central to the NPP’s rebuilding efforts.
“Discipline is the soul of an army,” he told the gathering, adding that discipline “procures success to the weak.”
Mr. Namoo said the party must use its recent setbacks as an opportunity to reflect, address its internal challenges and rebuild its structures ahead of the next general elections.
In his closing remarks, he appealed to NPP members across the Upper East Region to close ranks and rally behind the party as preparations for the 2028 elections begin.
He urged members to abandon what he described as “unhealthy rivalry and acrimony,” insisting that individual political ambitions and grievances must not be allowed to overshadow the collective interest of the party.
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