NPP Will Not Release 2024 Election Report – Oppong Nkrumah

Ghana’s Minister of Information and leading NPP figure, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will not be making its 2024 election report public. His comments come amid growing public and internal interest in understanding the party’s loss in the 2024 general elections and how it intends to bounce back ahead of 2028.

Speaking in an interview on a local radio station, Oppong Nkrumah emphasized that while the party has indeed conducted a detailed post-election review, the findings are intended for internal use only.

“The NPP has a tradition of reviewing its electoral performance privately. We have completed our review, and the report has been submitted to the relevant organs of the party,” he said. “It is not in our strategic interest to make the full details public.”

The decision has sparked conversations across the political spectrum, with some analysts and civil society organizations urging transparency to strengthen democratic accountability. Critics argue that withholding the report may hinder public trust and discourage honest reflection within the party.

However, Oppong Nkrumah maintains that the party’s internal mechanisms for self-assessment are robust and ongoing.

“We’ve identified what went wrong, and we’re using that knowledge to restructure and refocus. This is not the time for public posturing but serious internal work,” he added.

2024 Defeat and Party Reform

The NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections — after two consecutive terms in office — has been widely attributed to voter fatigue, economic hardships, and public dissatisfaction with certain policy decisions. The loss marked a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape, sparking debate over the future direction of the party.

Party insiders say the report includes constituency-level performance analyses, campaign communication gaps, leadership dynamics, and the impact of emerging youth voices.

Political commentator Bernard Kwofie notes that while confidentiality is understandable, the NPP must still find ways to reassure its base that lessons have truly been learned.

“Even if the full report is kept under wraps, some form of public engagement on the party’s plans and reforms will be crucial moving forward,” Kwofie said.

As the NPP prepares for its next internal elections and potential flagbearer contest, party unity, strategic recalibration, and public confidence will be essential in shaping its path to recovery.