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Todays Trends Blog of Sunday, 13 July 2025
Source: Samuel Osei
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed deep dissatisfaction over what he perceives as growing neglect and marginalization by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the very political organization he once led to two successive electoral victories.
In a candid conversation with Abetifi Member of Parliament and NPP flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong, the former President opened up about his disappointment, questioning the lack of communication and involvement from the current leadership of the party.
“If this party still has elders… I am one,” he said emphatically, emphasizing his enduring commitment and loyalty to the party’s legacy.
Kufuor, who served as President from 2001 to 2009, expressed frustration that despite his vast experience and contributions to the party’s growth, he is now being left out of important discussions and decisions. He dismissed any suggestion that age had diminished his capacity to contribute meaningfully.
“I haven’t deteriorated to the point where I would claim I haven’t eaten after being fed,” he remarked. “My mind and memory remain intact.”
Reflecting on the NPP’s historical roots—from its ideological origins in the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) through years of political struggle—Kufuor spoke of the pride he felt when the party finally secured a landmark electoral win in 2000, describing it as a defining moment in Ghana’s democratic evolution.
“I’ve been quiet, but don’t think I haven’t been observing. I have. Very closely,” he noted. “The least the party can do is to keep me informed—let me know what’s happening.”
The former President appeared visibly pained by the perceived sidelining, describing it as baffling and disheartening.
“Now I’m being ignored? Excluded? I really can’t understand it,” he said.
Kufuor remains one of Ghana’s most respected statesmen, widely praised for his role in consolidating democracy and initiating key economic reforms during his tenure. His recent remarks are expected to ignite internal discussions within the NPP over how the party engages with its senior figures and founding members.
Political observers say the former President’s statements may prompt a broader conversation about party unity, respect for elders, and institutional memory within Ghana’s leading political organizations.
