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In what is emerging as a thoughtful intra-party exchange within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has offered a measured and insightful response to a Facebook post made by Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Hon. Davis Ansah Opoku (OPK), concerning the party’s ongoing internal constitutional amendment process.
Earlier on Friday, Hon. OPK took to Facebook to express his discontent with the leadership of the NPP for inviting amendment proposals to the party’s constitution without first releasing what he called an “executive summary” of the Election Review Committee Report, led by Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye. He questioned the basis for such amendments and suggested that the party risks repeating mistakes if it does not first “acknowledge what broke it.”
However, in a calm but firm rejoinder, Adenta Kumi—an emerging voice in NPP grassroots politics—responded directly under OPK’s post, offering what many have described as a mature, constitutionally grounded clarification.
Below is the full response from Alfred Ababio Kumi:
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“My good friend OPK,
I have taken time to reflect on your recent post regarding the Party’s call for constitutional amendment proposals, and as someone who shares your deep love for the New Patriotic Party, I feel compelled to offer a few thoughts—not in rebuttal, but in the spirit of clarity and progress.
Your concerns are rooted in a genuine desire to see our Party succeed and grow stronger after the 2024 elections. That passion is admirable. However, I respectfully believe some of the points you raised deserve a broader perspective, particularly in the context of our Party’s long-standing conventions and constitutional practices.
1. On the Election Review Committee Report:
Since the 2000 elections, the NPP has always conducted post-election reviews through properly constituted committees. These reports have traditionally informed internal reforms but have not been released in the form of executive summaries. The notion of an “executive summary” being a prerequisite for progress, while understandable, does not align with established Party practices. The leadership, however, has assured that aspects of the report may be shared when appropriate, guided by the Party’s overall interest.
2. On the Constitutional Amendment Process:
Article 19 of our Constitution provides clear room for members to propose amendments ahead of any National Annual Delegates Conference. This is a standing constitutional right—not one that depends on an election review report or its publication. As such, the call by the General Secretary is consistent with both the letter and spirit of our Constitution.
3. Strengthening Internal Dialogue:
If there is a belief that constitutional reforms should, moving forward, be anchored to election reviews, that is a legitimate idea—and one that can itself become the subject of a proposed amendment. That’s the beauty of the democratic space we operate in. We all have a responsibility to contribute thoughtfully and constructively to the structures we are part of.
As the Party works to heal and reorganize, we must remember the words of K.A. Busia: “The test of democracy is not simply the right to question, but the maturity to build.”
My dear brother OPK, I believe that the strength of our Party lies in its ability to evolve while remaining grounded in its principles. Let’s keep asking the hard questions—but let’s also engage each other with the patience and humility that nation-building demands.
The future of the NPP is bright—but only if we choose progress over posturing, and collaboration over conflict.
Yours in service and truth,
Alfred Ababio Kumi”
