Former New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency, Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has confirmed his decision to contest the party’s General Secretary position in the NPP’s upcoming election of national executives.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on Monday, 19 May 2025, the former MP expressed firm resolution in his decision, noting that he will file his nomination once the party opens the opportunity for a contest.
“There have been some discussions and engagements, and the decision has been affirmed that, yes, whenever God permits and the New Patriotic Party provides the opportunity for the election of leadership, your brother, Kwabena Kokofu, stands ready in my mind, my might, and everything to contest to bring the party back to its glory. So, yes, when the time comes and there’s health, I will definitely contest as general secretary,” he said.
He stated that his decision is motivated by the need for the party to reorganise and unite to recapture power.
“It is the unity factor that motivates me; it is what encourages me to believe that we need to stand united in what we have to do to allow everyone to voice out in a more unified way. There needs to be a mediator and a unifier, and that is something I believe God has blessed me with,” he stated.
The NPP, after eight years in power, failed to win the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.
The party has since embarked on a reorganisation journey, which is expected to lead to the election of new leadership and a flagbearer.
Ahead of the elections, several figures within the party have already declared their interest in various portfolios, including the general secretary role.
Some of these individuals include the former MP for Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye Antwi, while others have also been tipped to contest the role, which is currently occupied by Justin Frimpong Kodua.
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