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Dr. Zaato questions Frimpong Boateng over claim NPP is fake
Policy analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Joshua Zaato, has questioned former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, over his description of the New Patriotic Party NPP as fake.
Dr Zaato raised concerns about when Professor Frimpong Boateng formed the view that the party was fake and why he has remained a member if he truly believes that.
Speaking during a political discussion a TV3 , Dr Zaato drew a clear line between Professor Frimpong Boateng as a respected cardiologist and scientist, and Professor Frimpong Boateng as a politician.
He praised the former health professional for his global reputation and role in establishing the National Cardiothoracic Centre, stressing that he had no standing to question him in that capacity.
However, he argued that as a politician, Professor Frimpong Boateng is open to public scrutiny like any other political actor.
Dr Zaato questioned whether the NPP was fake in 2016 and 2017 when Professor Frimpong Boateng served as a cabinet minister and benefited from being in government.
He also asked whether the party became fake after the 2020 elections when Professor Frimpong Boateng left government, and why he remained in the party from 2020 to 2024 if he believed it had lost its authenticity.
According to Dr Zaato, staying in a party one describes as fake raises concerns about principle and consistency.
He further challenged Professor Frimpong Boateng to clearly define what he meant by describing the party as fake or different, arguing that such words are loaded and require explanation.
Dr Zaato noted that political parties naturally evolve over time, adding that the NPP of 1992 is not the same as the NPP of 2025.
He traced the leadership of the party from Professor Albert Adu Boahen, through former President J A Kufuor, to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, pointing out that changes in leadership do not automatically make a party fake.
He argued that the current difference in the party is linked to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s leadership, noting that he is a Northerner, a Muslim, and not a traditional founding member of the party.
Dr Zaato questioned whether the party only became fake now that a different kind of leader is emerging, and challenged Professor Frimpong Boateng to state this clearly if that was his position.
He stressed that the NPP still exists as an organisation, with its constitution, offices, and symbol intact, and therefore asked what exactly Professor Frimpong Boateng considered not real.
Dr Zaato underscored that without clear definitions, claims that the party is fake remain unclear and open to interpretation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Member of Parliament for Kpandai constituency, Matthew Nyindam, has argued that he would have defeated the National Democratic Congress candidate if a rerun election had been held, insisting that his loss was a battle against the power of the state rather than a fair contest.
Nyindam explained that his legal challenge to the 2024 parliamentary election was based on irregularities in four polling stations.
He noted that his team expected the court to address those specific concerns, not to order a fresh election across the entire constituency.
According to him, the decision to rerun the election confirmed what he described as a long standing pattern of unfair conduct by the NDC in Kpandai.
He added that he anticipated the chance to appeal the ruling but was surprised when Parliament later declared his seat vacant.
Nyindam stressed that the declaration of the seat left him feeling unfairly treated.
He maintained that he won the election clearly and believed the process that followed was aimed at removing him from Parliament prematurely.
He further stated that the situation turned into a contest between himself and the state.
He explained that running against the full weight of government made the election difficult, as ministers, MPs, chief executives and other officials were actively involved in campaigning, with resources flowing into the constituency.
Despite these challenges, Nyindam expressed confidence in his political strength, stating that under normal circumstances he would have beaten his opponent comfortably.
He added that he ultimately left the outcome in the hands of God, believing that destiny would determine whether he returned to Parliament.
Nyindam concluded that although the experience was painful, he believes it will serve a greater purpose in his political journey.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has admitted that the party did not achieve its desired results in the Ashanti Region during the 2024 general election but maintained that the region remained the party’s strongest support base.
Addressing the media after a post election review, Wontumi said the party quickly set up a regional committee to investigate the reasons for the loss and to propose solutions.
He explained that a subcommittee was tasked to study what went wrong and recommend ways to improve future performance.
According to him, the committee’s report highlighted both the party’s mistakes and areas that need improvement.
He noted that the party has taken lessons from the findings and is ready to make changes.
Wontumi stressed that he learns quickly and is committed to applying the recommendations.
He emphasized that despite not meeting expectations, votes from the Ashanti Region significantly contributed to the party’s overall national performance.
He explained that the region pushed the party to the final figures it recorded in the 2024 election and still produced more votes than any other region.
Wontumi added that a post mortem of the results would show that the Ashanti Region performed better than others, even though the party fell short of its target.
He described the region’s effort as commendable.
He said the party now understands what voters in the Ashanti Region expect and assured them that the NPP will engage them better and work to meet their needs in future elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
