The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it has begun formal processes to expel former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, following comments he made during a television interview on January 12, 2026.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng described the NPP as a “fake party” and stated that he no longer regards himself as a member. He further alleged that the party’s 2023 presidential primary was manipulated to favour Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who led the party into the 2024 elections.
According to the former minister, the current state of the party no longer reflects the NPP he once served. He accused party leadership of tolerating malpractice during the flagbearer selection process, including intimidation and inducement of delegates.
“Look at how they elected their last flagbearer — twisting weak people’s hands, bribing delegates and intimidating others. This is the beginning of corruption, and it should not be allowed in any serious party,” he said.
He also criticised the party’s handling of its electoral defeat, arguing that the causes of the loss had not been properly examined. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng warned that presenting the same candidate again without addressing those issues would be disastrous.
“We lost the elections badly and failed to deal with the reasons for that loss. Going back with the same flagbearer will be a train wreck,” he added.
In response, the NPP strongly rejected the allegations, insisting that the 2023 presidential primary was conducted in a free, fair, transparent and credible manner that reflected the will of its delegates. The party said the process was widely accepted by all participating candidates and respected party members.
The NPP described Prof. Frimpong-Boateng’s remarks as “highly reprehensible” and damaging to the party’s unity and integrity. As a result, it has invoked provisions in its constitution to initiate disciplinary proceedings leading to his expulsion.
The party maintained that the action is in line with its internal rules and is aimed at preserving cohesion and discipline as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.
