Justin Kodua (M) says the party distances itself from Wontumi (L) and Abronye’s comments
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has distanced itself from recent comments made by two of its regional chairmen: Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) of the Ashanti Region, and Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC of the Bono Region.
According to the party, the opinions shared by the two chairmen do not reflect the official position or values of the NPP.
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In a statement released on Sunday, September 28, 2025, General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua made it clear that no individual has control over the creation of the party’s polling station album.
“The National Leadership of the New Patriotic Party urges the public and its stakeholders to disregard recent public pronouncements by the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and the Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, as their statements do not represent the ideals and practices of the party.
“The Party wishes to categorically state that no individual, irrespective of rank or position, has a monopoly or unilateral control over the compilation of polling station albums,” portions of the statement read.
Kodua further added that the process of compiling the polling station album follows strict and fair procedures, and noted that clear guidelines will be provided to party members at the appropriate time.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the compilation of the polling station album strictly adheres to established compliance procedures. The National Secretariat will, at the appropriate time, issue clear and transparent guidelines, protocols, and procedures designed to safeguard integrity, credibility, and fairness at every stage of the process. We wish to assure all stakeholders, particularly polling station executives across the country, that such pronouncements should be disregarded and treated with the utmost contempt they deserve,” it added.
The party’s statement also refuted claims made by Chairman Wontumi that the presidential primary has been skewed to favor a particular candidate.
“In a related matter, Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been heard alleging that the decision to hold the Party’s presidential primaries on January 31, 2026, was calculated to favour a particular aspirant.
“The Party affirms that this assertion is unfounded. The National Council exhaustively deliberated and took the decision in the Party’s supreme and strategic interest. Given the calibre of the members of the National Council, no individual can manipulate or influence a decision in his or her favour,” the statement added.
The statement concluded by stating tha; “The decision to hold an early congress is intended solely to provide the Party with sufficient time and strategic advantage to reorganise, reposition, and recapture power in 2028. The Party remains resolutely committed to upholding transparency, fairness, and internal democracy in all its processes. Leadership will continue to ensure that every stage of our electoral activities reflects the highest standards of integrity and credibility.”
Read the statement below:
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