Tema Central Member of Parliament Charles Forson has dismissed concerns that the previous electoral rivalry between newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman John Boadu and General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong could undermine their working relationship.
According to Mr Forson, the two party leaders have the experience and structures required to work together effectively despite having competed against each other in the past.
Speaking during an interview, he said the outcome of the 2022 NPP national executive elections should not be allowed to influence the current relationship between the two executives.
Justin Kodua defeated John Boadu in that election to become General Secretary. However, Mr Forson noted that their political history was not defined solely by that contest, pointing out that Mr Kodua had previously supported Mr Boadu in another party election.
“I don’t see anything wrong with it,” Mr Forson said when asked whether the previous contest could affect their ability to work together.
He explained that the NPP had established committees and structures that would allow the national executives to collaborate in reorganising and strengthening the party.
“We will all be working hand in hand,” he said, stressing that the party’s various structures would provide the necessary support for the leadership team.
Charles Forson expressed confidence in John Boadu’s ability to lead the party, describing him as the head of the national executives and predicting that he would consult widely and work with all stakeholders.
Mr Boadu was elected National Chairman at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, defeating Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko and former chairman Paul Afoko.
Mr Kodua, on the other hand, retained his position as General Secretary after securing 4,486 votes.
The two therefore enter the new NPP leadership team having previously faced each other in a closely contested national executive election, but Mr Forson believes their past rivalry should not be interpreted as an enduring feud.
