Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected claims of leaked excerpts from an internal review report led by former Speaker Mike Oquaye, labeling them as “totally fake” and part of a plot by the rival National Democratic Congress (NDC).
General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua issued the denial in a Facebook statement on Saturday, insisting the party has not shared any portion of the document with external parties.
The Oquaye Committee was tasked with evaluating the NPP’s performance after its 2024 election loss to President John Mahama’s NDC. Recent days saw purported quotes from the report surface online, alleging internal critiques and proposed reforms. Kodua dismissed these as fabricated, asserting that only one copy of the report exists, submitted exclusively to the NPP’s National Council.
“The NPP has not disclosed nor released any portion of the Prof. Oquaye’s Committee Report to anybody,” Kodua wrote. He accused the NDC of orchestrating the leaks to “create confusion” and undermine the NPP’s image ahead of its strategic reforms for the 2028 elections.
The party emphasized it is still reviewing the report’s findings and will disclose details only if deemed beneficial. “If after studying the entire content… the Party deems it necessary to disclose aspects, the same will be done having regard to the best interest of the Party,” Kodua stated, reaffirming focus on rebuilding to “recapture power in 2028 and beyond.”
The allegations coincide with heightened scrutiny over the NPP’s post-election strategy, including potential leadership changes and policy shifts. While internal reviews are routine for Ghana’s major parties, the NPP’s vehement denial underscores the politically charged atmosphere as both factions position for future contests.
Political analysts note that such disputes highlight the fragility of public trust in an era of rapid misinformation. With Ghana’s democracy increasingly tested by polarized rhetoric, the NPP’s handling of internal critiques and its public response to alleged sabotage could shape voter perceptions ahead of a critical electoral cycle. The incident also raises questions about institutional transparency, as parties balance internal accountability with the risks of external interference.
