Patrick Yaw Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, has expressed serious concerns over what he sees as a decline in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) leadership strength. He lamented the absence of a decisive national chairman who can unite and steer the party effectively.
In an interview on June 23, Boamah highlighted that the NPP traditionally flourished under firm, principled leaders who were unafraid to take bold actions—even if it meant confronting the president or party flagbearer.
“We used to have strong chairmen who weren’t hesitant to correct the flagbearer or convene the National Executive Officers to ensure the president or flagbearer put the party’s interests first,” Boamah explained.
His remarks come amid escalating public disputes among senior party officials and mounting tensions after the NPP’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Boamah sharply criticized the current national leadership for failing to uphold unity and discipline, describing the party as suffering from a leadership vacuum that has undermined internal coordination and responsibility.
Although he did not single out individuals, his critique echoes growing calls within the party for serious reflection and revitalized leadership ahead of the 2026 elections.
The NPP is gearing up for presidential primaries set for January 31, 2026, a move intended to ease internal divisions and unite members behind a common candidate.
