Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has highlighted the alarming factionalism and division within the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). In an interview with TV3 on September 28, 2023, the statesman expressed his concerns about the departure from the party's original liberal democratic values, which he noted had become diluted compared to its state in the early 1990s.

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According to Kufuor, the party's dedication to liberal democratic principles has waned over time, deviating from the pure commitment that characterized the NPP around 1992. He emphasized that the fervor and dedication to these principles seemed to have diminished, comparing the earlier commitment to a religious conviction that he no longer senses within the party.

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When asked about the cause behind this shift, Kufuor pointed to excessive emphasis on factionalism within the party. He argued that genuine democracy is inclusive and should not promote divisive factions. Kufuor also underscored the significance of internal elections, expressing his regret over how these votes have, over the years, led to the formation of factions and divisions within the NPP.

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“During elections across the party, you wouldn’t be so divisive and be emphasizing factions. He belongs to that side so no cooperation. If you do that you are diving the force. The numerical force that you need for any democratic practice,” he stressed.

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The NPP is currently grappling with the departure of former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen, who has established a new political movement with the intention of running as an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 elections.Alan Kyerematen made the announcement of his independent candidacy on September 25, formalizing his resignation from the NPP.

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This decision came after he withdrew from the NPP's flagbearer race, a move attributed to the difficulties he faced during a Super Delegates Conference held within the party in August 2023.

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