Former Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has allegedly announced his intention to break away from the party and form a new political entity.
The decision, as captured in a viral audio clip, is attributed to what Boahen perceives as serial neglect by the NPP, particularly evident in his exclusion from the presidential campaign team of NPP flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia.
In the audio, a voice purported to be Nana Obiri Boahen laments historic neglect, expressing the toll it has taken on him.
He declares, “We won’t look on for it (the party) to be destroyed. I think the die is cast; we must also form a political party,” during an interview with a radio show host.
When questioned about his exclusion from the NPP campaign team, Boahen asserts, “It shows my efforts are not recognised, so, now I am going to form my own party. I won’t listen to anyone; no one will convince me otherwise. At this stage, the battle lines are drawn, and I won’t listen to anyone. I am going to form mine.”
He claimed that several people had called him and promised to fund his new venture, “and I have accepted it; I am going away. They think I am insignificant, but we shall see.”
The NPP has not officially reacted to Boahen’s threat, which could potentially split the party’s base and jeopardise its chances of retaining power in the 2024 elections.
Boahen’s move comes as a surprise, as he had been vocal in defending and promoting the party and its candidate in recent media interviews.