Better days ahead for NPP – Justin Kodua says in New Year message
The General Secretary of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has urged party members to remain united and hopeful as the party prepares for 2026, following its defeat in the December 2024 elections.
In a New Year message to members, Frimpong acknowledged the pain of the recent electoral loss but emphasized that the party would use the experience to strengthen its structures and improve its future prospects.
“The defeat in the December 7, 2024 elections was painful, and the scars of that loss remain fresh. But though we were tested, we were not broken,” he said.
He described the NPP as defined by “enduring values, unyielding spirit, and unwavering commitment to Ghana,” rather than by a single election outcome.
Upcoming contest
Frimpong highlighted key measures taken to prepare the party for upcoming contests, including amendments to the constitution, the creation of a Training and Research Centre called the Patriotic Institute, and the reactivation of membership drives and dues collection.
He also announced that the Presidential Primary will be held before other internal elections, a move he described as “unprecedented but necessary.”
The General Secretary outlined plans for 2026, which include internal party elections, a reconciliation and unity drive, and the formation of sector committees.
Party unity
He stressed the importance of party unity, calling on members to prioritize collaboration over factionalism.
Frimpong also commended the party’s parliamentary minority, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and the Legal Directorate for defending the party during legal challenges.
He further recognized grassroots members and local executives, describing them as “the lifeblood of the NPP.”
Frimpong called on all Ghanaians to work together in “peace, progress, and unity” while reaffirming the NPP’s commitment to serving the nation with integrity and dedication.
Read Justin Kodua’s full statement below
NEW YEAR MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RENEWAL
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG, ESQ.
[GENERAL SECRETARY – NPP]
Fellow patriots, cherished members of the New Patriotic Party, and beloved Ghanaians, I say: Kukrudu!
As we welcome the New Year, I extend to you and your families my deepest wishes for peace, strength, and renewed hope. The year behind us was heavy with trials. The defeat in the December 7, 2024 elections was painful, and the scars of that loss remain fresh. But let us be clear: though we were tested, we were not broken.
The NPP is not defined by a single election. We are defined by our enduring values, our unyielding spirit, and our unwavering commitment to Ghana. Our party has weathered storms before, and each time we have risen stronger and more united. That is who we are—and this moment is no different.
Following the 2024 electoral defeat, the Party has taken bold and decisive steps to address our structural challenges and enhance our future electoral fortunes. These actions reflect our resolve to rebuild stronger and better.
Among these measures is the decision to hold the Presidential Primary before all other internal elections—an unprecedented but necessary move. The Party has amended its constitution to address structural gaps, established a Training and Research Centre known as The Patriotic Institute, and reactivated our membership drive and dues payment platform.
While 2026 may present its own challenges, I assure our rank and file that with their continued support, the leadership of the Party will confront every obstacle with determination and overcome them.
In this calendar year, the Party will undertake several key activities, including the Presidential Primary, the election of party officers at all levels, a reconciliation and unity drive, and the formation of sector committees, among others.
The leadership of the Party reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections, both in the upcoming Flagbearer race and across all internal elections.
Though the Presidential contest may appear fiercely competitive, with divisions emerging, we must always remember that our strength lies not in factions, but in unity. True leadership is born of humility, sacrifice, and the courage to unite. It is about binding wounds, lifting spirits, and carrying the hopes of millions who believe in the NPP.
I take this opportunity to salute our Mighty Minority in Parliament, led by Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin. In the face of adversity, you have stood tall, defending the values of our Party and the interests of Ghanaians. Your courage is our pride, and I assure you that the entire Party stands firmly behind you. I am also grateful to the Party’s Legal Directorate, led by Gary Nimako Marfo, for rising to the occasion in defense of the Party during these trying times.
To our Polling Station Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, Constituency Executives, Regional Officers, External Branch Executives, TESCON Executives, Party Communicators, Elders and Patrons, Members of Parliament, and National Executives—you are the lifeblood of this Party. In these difficult moments, your loyalty has been our anchor and our source of strength. You have borne the weight of defeat with dignity, and you continue to keep the flame of the NPP alive in every community, every household, and every heart.
Let us draw inspiration from the season we have just celebrated. Christmas teaches us that light is born in the darkest hour. In the same way, this New Year must remind us that from reflection comes strength, and from challenge comes victory.
INDEED, THE ELEPHANT IS OUR WINNING SYMBOL.
To the grassroots, I say: lift your heads high. You are the heartbeat of the NPP. Your sacrifices, resilience, and faith will carry us forward. Do not lose hope. Do not give in to despair. Better days are ahead, and together we will rebuild, together we will rise again.
To all Ghanaians, I extend a message of renewal: let us walk together in peace, progress, and unity. The New Patriotic Party remains committed to serving our nation with integrity, vision, and dedication.
God bless you.
God bless the New Patriotic Party.
And God bless our beloved Ghana.