The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper East Region must confront what its Regional Chairman, Anthony Namoo Esq., has described as a “period of decline” following the party’s defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Mr. Namoo said the electoral setback should compel the party to reflect on its internal challenges and draw lessons as it begins rebuilding towards the 2028 general elections.
He made the remarks when the NPP Upper East Regional Executive Committee hosted an Appreciation and Dinner Night on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga.
The event, held under the theme, “In All Things, Give Thanks to God,” from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 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 between 2018 and 2026.
Former Municipal and District Chief Executives, Members of Parliament, party members and representatives of selected media organisations also attended the event.
Yagaba-Kubori MP and former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif served as guest of honour.
In his address, Mr. Namoo reflected on the party’s electoral fortunes and described the 2024 defeat as marking a “period of decline” from which the NPP must work to recover.
According to him, the party’s difficulties in the region cannot be blamed entirely on its political opponents, arguing that internal indiscipline, divisions and unhealthy rivalry among members have also weakened the NPP.
He recalled instances during his first term as Regional Chairman when some appointed constituency executives allegedly became more loyal to individuals than to the party, resulting in breaches of the party’s constitution.
Mr. Namoo said such conduct sometimes caused more damage to the NPP than its political opponents. He commended the Regional Disciplinary Committee for its efforts in addressing internal disciplinary matters.
He also cautioned members against putting personal political ambitions ahead of the collective interest of the party, particularly during internal elections.
According to him, some members had engaged in conduct he described as politically expedient, with some even attempting to distance themselves from the party when it suited their interests.
Mr. Namoo further warned against rivalry among members seeking to position themselves ahead of others, saying such internal divisions had previously given the NPP’s political opponents “a field day” during elections.
He stressed that discipline would be critical to rebuilding the party and reversing its declining electoral fortunes.
“Discipline is the soul of an army,” he told the gathering, adding that discipline “procures success to the weak.”
Mr. Namoo appealed to party members across the Upper East Region to close ranks, set aside personal grievances and work collectively towards restoring the NPP’s electoral fortunes.
He said the appreciation event should also serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by past and present party officials and the need for members to protect the party’s collective interests.
With preparations towards the 2028 elections beginning, Mr. Namoo urged members to abandon “unhealthy rivalry and acrimony” and rally behind the party’s leadership.
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