Internal divisions, indiscipline hurt NPP in Upper East – NPP Chairman

The Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Anthony Namoo Esq., has blamed internal divisions, indiscipline and unhealthy rivalry among party members for some of the party’s recent political setbacks in the region.

He has consequently called for unity, discipline and a renewed commitment to the collective interest as the party begins preparations to rebuild its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Mr. Namoo made the remarks on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when the Regional Executive Committee organised an Appreciation and Dinner Night at the GNAT Hall in Bolgatanga to recognise individuals who served the NPP at various levels between 2018 and 2026.

The event brought together members of the Regional Executive Committee, Council of Elders, Patrons, Regional Finance and Disciplinary Committees, as well as former constituency and district officers who served during the period.

Former Municipal and District Chief Executives, Members of Parliament, party members and representatives of selected media organisations also attended the event, which was held under the theme, “In All Things, Give Thanks to God,” from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

The Yagaba-Kubori Member of Parliament and former Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, served as the guest of honour.

While the event was organised to appreciate past contributions to the party, Mr. Namoo used the occasion to reflect on what he described as internal weaknesses that have contributed to the NPP’s declining electoral fortunes in the Upper East Region.

He urged party members to critically assess the NPP’s performance in the 2024 general elections instead of attributing the party’s challenges solely to the strength of its political opponents.

According to him, internal divisions, indiscipline and unhealthy competition among members have, on some occasions, caused more damage to the party than its political opponents.

Mr. Namoo recalled that during his first term as Regional Chairman, some appointed constituency executives allegedly became more loyal to particular individuals than to the party, resulting in breaches of the NPP’s constitution.

He said such conduct weakened party structures and created disciplinary challenges for the Regional Executive Committee.

The Regional Chairman commended the Regional Disciplinary Committee for the time and effort it invested in addressing some of the disciplinary issues within the party.

Mr. Namoo also criticised what he described as politically expedient conduct during internal party elections, recalling instances where some members allegedly attempted to abandon the party or adopted positions they believed would advance their personal political interests.

He said although some members faced sanctions, others escaped accountability because certain actors within the party structures were unwilling to support the enforcement of party rules.

The Regional Chairman further warned against unhealthy competition among members seeking political opportunities, saying internal rivalry had previously given the NPP’s opponents “a field day” during elections.

He stressed that discipline must remain central to the party’s rebuilding efforts.

“Discipline is the soul of an army,” he told the gathering, adding that discipline “procures success to the weak.”

Mr. Namoo said the party must treat its recent electoral setbacks as an opportunity for honest reflection, address its internal weaknesses and rebuild its structures ahead of the 2028 elections.

He appealed to NPP members across the Upper East Region to close ranks and rally behind the party as preparations for the next general elections begin.

He urged members to abandon what he described as “unhealthy rivalry and acrimony,” insisting that individual political ambitions and grievances must not be allowed to overshadow the collective interests of the party.

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