Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has broken his silence in what many are calling a sobering critique of the party he once led to historic triumphs. In comments laced with reflection, memory, and pointed dissatisfaction, the elder statesman questioned his apparent marginalization within the ranks of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“I’ve held my peace—but I’ve been observing, closely,” Kufuor said, his tone blending quiet indignation with seasoned resolve.
Recalling his journey from a 30-year-old parliamentarian in 1969 to Deputy Minister under Busia, the former President painted a vivid portrait of dedication to Ghana’s political tradition. He didn’t shy away from the sacrifices—most notably his 13-month imprisonment following the 1972 coup that ousted the Progress Party administration.
“Thirteen months in jail. How many of today’s leaders can say they’ve paid such a price?” he asked.
Kufuor’s rise culminated in the year 2000, when he led the NPP to power, launching an eight-year tenure that would reshape Ghana’s governance landscape. But that legacy now feels under siege.“Have I declined to the point where I can be dismissed, overlooked? My faculties are intact. I’m no relic. I deserve at least to be consulted,” he stated, emphasizing his ongoing relevance and clarity of thought.
What started as subtle concern swelled into a full-blown appeal for respect, transparency, and inclusion. “If there are elders in this party—I am surely one,” Kufuor stressed.
Sources close to the former President revealed that he has formally petitioned party leadership over concerns surrounding internal transitions and decision-making processes especially the date for election of the party’s presidential candidate. The letter has prompted an urgent National Council meeting slated for Monday, July 14.
Political insiders suggest the unfolding tension may force a reckoning—not just with generational leadership—but with the soul of the party itself.
