NPP Dismisses Claims of Leaked Internal Report as Political Sabotage

New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has categorically denied allegations that portions of an internal review committee report, led by former Parliament Speaker Prof. Mike Oquaye, were leaked to the public.

In a statement posted on Facebook, Kodua labeled circulating excerpts as “totally fake” and part of a disinformation campaign aimed at destabilizing the party ahead of the 2028 elections.

“The NPP has not disclosed nor released any portion of Prof. Oquaye’s Committee Report to anybody, including officially recognized party organs,” Kodua asserted. He clarified that only a single copy of the document exists, formally submitted to the National Council through the party’s National Chairman and General Secretary. The party is currently reviewing the report’s contents and will disclose relevant sections “in the best interest of the party” if deemed necessary, he added.

Kodua accused political rivals, specifically naming the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), of fabricating quotes and assigning false page numbers to undermine NPP unity. “These statements are the handiwork of political opponents intended to achieve mischievous ends,” he stated, alleging that NDC members orchestrated the leaks. Despite the alleged sabotage, Kodua reaffirmed the NPP’s commitment to restructuring and mobilizing support for future elections. “Their strategy will not detract us from focusing on rebuilding our party to recapture power in 2028 and beyond,” he concluded.

The denial comes amid heightened political tensions in Ghana, where internal party reports often serve as tools for accountability or ammunition for rivals. Such documents typically evaluate electoral performance and strategy, making their premature exposure a sensitive issue. While the NPP has not disclosed the report’s specifics, its emphasis on controlling the narrative underscores the high stakes of intra-party transparency in a polarized climate.

Analysts note that accusations of leaks and misinformation are recurrent in Ghana’s political arena, particularly as parties regroup post-election. The NPP’s forceful rebuttal reflects broader concerns about maintaining cohesion while navigating public scrutiny. With both major parties already positioning for the 2028 race, the incident highlights the fragile balance between internal critique and external perception in shaping electoral fortunes.