John Boadu, the aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Wednesday pledged to impose swift and firm disciplinary measures to rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Speaking to reporters in Bolgatanga on Friday (8 August), Boadu said the NPP’s current disciplinary process was too slow and was undermining the party’s image and unity.

“One of the biggest challenges confronting our party is the excessively long disciplinary process,” Boadu said.

“Today, it can take over six months before disciplinary action is concluded against a member whose conduct has damaged the image of the party. By that time, the issue has lost its urgency, the damage has been done, and the deterrent effect is gone.”

He said that if elected National Chairman, he would streamline the process to “deliver justice promptly, fairly, and without unnecessary delays,” adding: “Discipline delayed is discipline denied.”

Boadu framed party membership as a contract of both rights and responsibilities.

He argued that members who openly reject the party’s constitution, rules, and decisions should not expect to remain in good standing.

“You cannot claim to belong to an institution while openly rejecting its rules, values, and legitimate decisions,” he said.

“Just as one cannot remain in good standing in the Catholic Church while publicly rejecting its core beliefs, every NPP member must respect and abide by the party’s constitution, rules, and duly taken decisions.”

The former NPP General Secretary said a disciplined party was essential to winning elections.

He listed discipline, unity, accountability, and respect for party structures as the cornerstones of his leadership bid.

“A disciplined party is a united party. A united party is a winning party,” Boadu said.

“We must restore respect for our structures, strengthen internal discipline, and rebuild the confidence of our members and the Ghanaian people. That is how we will rebrand the NPP, reconnect with the electorate, and return to government in 2029.”

The NPP, which lost the 2024 presidential election to the governing National Democratic Congress, is expected to hold internal elections in the coming months as it reorganizes for the 2028 polls.