The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has rejected recent statements made by Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, indicating that the former diplomat may face disciplinary action, including the potential revocation of his founding member status.
This stern warning follows Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s criticisms of the party’s leadership regarding its handling of the arrest of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe in an interview with JoyNews on May 30, 2025, declared that the party currently “has no leadership” in response to the situation.
Reacting to the remarks of the former diplomat in an interview on JoyNews, on Friday, May 30, 2025, Kodua expressed his disappointment with Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s conduct, asserting that his recent comments do not align with the principles and values expected of a founding figure within the NPP.
“As a founding member of our party, we expect him to be part of the National Council of Elders, providing wise counsel to the rank and file—not becoming a disruptive voice,” Kodua stated.
“That is not the hallmark of a founding member of a political party,” he fumed.
Kodua emphasised that the NPP leadership views Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe’s public posture as unhelpful, especially as the party focuses on internal reorganisation and national cohesion in anticipation of the 2028 general elections.
“We have several founding members, and none behave in this manner. At this critical moment, we need positive energy,” he added.
The General Secretary revealed that the matter will be brought up at the party’s upcoming National Council meeting, where disciplinary measures, including the possibility of stripping Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe of his founding member status, will be considered.
“This is something I intend to pursue at our next National Council meeting. If it involves removing his founding member status, because as a party we don’t need this type of behaviour at this material moment,” Kodua said.
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