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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a public apology to Ghanaians, acknowledging governance missteps during its last term in office and vowing not to repeat those errors if given another mandate.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, extended the apology on behalf of the NPP and its previous administration, marking a notable shift in tone as the party continues to reflect on its defeat in the 2024 general elections.“As a political party, we certainly did our best, but we acknowledge we didn’t get everything right,” Kodua said. “On behalf of our then government and our party, we sincerely apologise for the things we did not do well.”
This is the most candid admission of shortcomings by a senior NPP official since the party exited power after eight years in office. While Kodua underscored the achievements of the NPP government, he openly conceded that failures in key areas contributed to voter dissatisfaction and loss of public trust.“We are committed to learning from our mistakes. When we return to power, we will build on our successes and ensure that we do not repeat the errors of the past,” he added.
The NPP is currently undergoing intensive internal reforms, aimed at rebuilding the party’s structure and credibility. As part of this renewal process, the party’s presidential primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026, with a major constitutional review expected at the upcoming National Delegates Conference in July 2025.
Party leaders have emphasized that these reforms are not just about electoral victory but about reconnecting with the grassroots, restoring public confidence, and re-aligning the NPP with its foundational values of good governance, accountability, and national development.
Political observers say the NPP’s public apology and introspection could signal a strategic effort to reset its image and appeal to an electorate increasingly disillusioned with political leadership and lack of transparency
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a public apology to Ghanaians, acknowledging governance missteps during its last term in office and vowing not to repeat those errors if given another mandate.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, extended the apology on behalf of the NPP and its previous administration, marking a notable shift in tone as the party continues to reflect on its defeat in the 2024 general elections
This is the most candid admission of shortcomings by a senior NPP official since the party exited power after eight years in office. While Kodua underscored the achievements of the NPP government, he openly conceded that failures in key areas contributed to voter dissatisfaction and loss of public trust.
he NPP is currently undergoing intensive internal reforms, aimed at rebuilding the party’s structure and credibility. As part of this renewal process, the party’s presidential primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026, with a major constitutional review expected at the upcoming National Delegates Conference in July 2025.
Party leaders have emphasized that these reforms are not just about electoral victory but about reconnecting with the grassroots, restoring public confidence, and re-aligning the NPP with its foundational values of good governance, accountability, and national development.
Political observers say the NPP’s public apology and introspection could signal a strategic effort to reset its image and appeal to an electorate increasingly disillusioned with political leadership and lack of transparency.
