The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing growing internal pressure as a prominent youth pressure group vehemently opposes a second term for incumbent General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua.
The National Youth Ambassadors for Change (NYAC), led by Kwadwo Sebe, has been at the forefront of the criticism, describing Kodua’s tenure as “disastrous” and calling for fresh leadership at the party’s national secretariat.
The group argues that Kodua failed to deliver the strong organisational performance expected of him, particularly in the lead-up to and during the 2024 general elections, which the NPP lost. They claim his leadership style contributed to poor coordination, weak grassroots mobilisation, and ineffective messaging against the NDC.
In recent statements, NYAC has warned that allowing Kodua to contest and win a second term would hinder the party’s efforts to rebuild, reform, and reclaim power in 2028. The group is pushing for a candidate who, they believe, can inject new energy, discipline, and strategic direction into the NPP’s operations.
This opposition comes as the NPP prepares for its national executive elections later in 2026. Several aspirants are already positioning themselves for key positions, including the General Secretary slot, amid calls for accountability and renewal following the party’s defeat.
Justin Frimpong Kodua, who was elected General Secretary in 2022, has defended his record, insisting that the party’s internal processes remain transparent and that he remains committed to strengthening the NPP’s structures. However, the rising voices within the youth wing suggest that not all sections of the party share that confidence.
The development highlights the intense jostling and factional dynamics within Ghana’s largest opposition party as it seeks to regroup and present a stronger front ahead of future elections.
Many party loyalists believe the internal contest for positions like General Secretary will be a critical test of the NPP’s ability to renew itself and address the organisational weaknesses exposed in 2024.
