Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary John Boadu has reiterated that the National Chairman is the leader of the party, according to its constitution.
He said it is only when the chairman fails to perform their duties effectively that someone else could potentially take on a leadership role.
“The National Chairman is the leader of the party. It is only when you do not perform your duties well that someone can override your position,” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show.
He made it clear that there is no ambiguity in the party’s constitution regarding leadership.
“There is nothing in our party that says otherwise,” he added.
Mr. Boadu explained that the chairman leads all party meetings, including those with Presidents, Members of Parliament (MPs), or other officials, adding that this structure is distinct from that of other political parties, particularly the NDC.
“Even if we have a President or MPs, the chairman is the leader of the party and chairs all the meetings. We are not like the NDC because they are a socialist party,” he noted.
He stated that there is no provision in the NPP’s constitution that suggests the president or a presidential candidate takes precedence over the chairman in party matters.
In response to questions about leadership within the party, Mr. Boadu clarified that while some may consider changing the title of the leader, the NPP’s constitution does not support this idea.
“The only proposal I will bring is to make a leader in the constitution, as there is nothing like a leader in our current constitution,” he said.
Boadu also addressed the issue of sycophancy within the party, acknowledging that some members may try to elevate others beyond their roles.
“Sometimes sycophancy is a problem, as they always want to think otherwise,” he concluded.