New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has formally declared his intention to seek another term in office, promising to rebuild the party’s structures and strengthen its organisation ahead of the 2028 general election.

Kodua, popularly known as JFK, said his decision comes as the opposition party seeks to recover from its defeat in the 2024 general election and reposition itself for a return to power.

The incumbent General Secretary said his re-election bid would focus on institutional reforms rather than personality-driven politics, arguing that a strong organisational foundation is critical to the party’s future success.

His campaign is built around four themes — Prepared, Well-Positioned, Focused and Rebuild — which he says will guide efforts to restore confidence within the party and improve its electoral readiness.

Among his key priorities are the conduct of free and transparent internal elections, completion of a comprehensive digital membership database, rebuilding grassroots structures from the polling station to the constituency level, and promoting unity and discipline across the party.

Kodua said strengthening the party’s internal systems would better position the NPP to support its presidential candidate and compete effectively in the 2028 elections.

He also cited reforms undertaken during his current tenure, including the organisation of internal elections, implementation of constitutional reform recommendations arising from the Oquaye Committee report and expansion of the party’s digital membership registration system.

The General Secretary acknowledged the challenges the party faced after losing the 2024 elections but said the period had also tested the resilience of its leadership and administrative structures.

He said the next phase of the party’s development would require discipline, strategic planning and stronger institutions rather than short-term political popularity.

Kodua joins a growing list of party executives and aspiring national officers positioning themselves ahead of the NPP’s internal elections, as the party intensifies preparations to elect new national executives and rebuild following its electoral defeat.

The NPP is expected to elect national officers later this year as part of efforts to reorganise the party ahead of the 2028 presidential and parliamentary elections.