Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has stated that members who are unhappy with the party’s current direction are at liberty to resign rather than fuel internal discord.
His remarks come in response to recent comments by former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, who in a Channel One TV interview described the NPP as a “fake party” and said he no longer regarded himself as a member.
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng argued that the party he once served had lost its core identity and values.
“The present NPP is not NPP. It is fake. From what I see now, this is not the NPP I used to know,” he said, expressing deep disappointment.
Asked whether he still considered himself part of the party, he distanced himself from its current leadership and structures, insisting that the “real” NPP existed only in principle, not in practice.
Reacting to the comments, Haruna Mohammed emphasised that the NPP has well-defined internal mechanisms for resolving grievances and encouraged members to use those avenues instead of making public statements that weaken party unity.
He said while differing opinions are allowed, actions that undermine the party’s cohesion and collective objectives would not be tolerated.
According to him, membership of the NPP is voluntary, and those who feel out of sync with its vision are free to walk away.
“If there is anybody who has to leave, let him leave. The NPP is a national party you joined voluntarily; nobody forced you. If you feel that something untoward is being done that doesn’t align with your expectations, you can appropriately make arrangements to leave,” he said.
Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM, Mr Mohammed added that the party’s constitution clearly outlines the process for members who choose to exit.
“The NPP is a recognised corporate party. If anyone disagrees with decisions or matters within the party, he can read the constitution and take an exit or early leave,” he stated.
