Accra: The Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye Committee, which investigated the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election, presented its report to the National Council of the party in Accra. The 12-member committee, chaired by the former Speaker of Parliament, was tasked with assessing the factors contributing to the NPP’s loss and recommending strategies for rebuilding and preparing for future elections.
According to Ghana News Agency, the report was presented during two vital meetings held by the party at the Alisa Hotel to deliberate on its future direction. The first meeting was conducted by the National Executive Committee, followed by the National Council, the second-highest decision-making body of the main opposition party. The findings are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the NPP’s strategy moving forward.
Mr. Justine Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of NPP, emphasized that the details of the report remain an internal party matter and cautioned members against speculating to prevent misinformation. “We have just received the report, and we are yet to go into the details. In the coming days, whatever we need to communicate to our members and rank file of our party, we will do so,” he stated. He also stressed the importance of internal reflection and careful deliberation on the findings before any public disclosure.
Furthermore, Mr. Frimpong announced that the National Council had formed a nine-member committee to review its constitution in light of the Prof Oquaye report, particularly focusing on proposals for amendments. This initiative aims to address structural and organizational issues identified in the report, with the goal of strengthening internal mechanisms and preventing future electoral setbacks.
The emergency meeting was attended by key party figures, including former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 2024 presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and other top party executives. In January, the New Patriotic Party established the 12-member committee to investigate the party’s defeat in the 2024 general election. Over the past three months, the committee engaged stakeholders, including journalists, party members, grassroots supporters, and political analysts, to gather comprehensive information for the review.
Party members and supporters were encouraged to contribute to and support the fact-finding process to ensure a thorough and impactful investigation.