A fierce storm has erupted within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a fiery outburst by Hon. Asante Boateng, Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem South, who accused the party’s leadership of sidelining loyal members while promoting what he described as “nonnative interests.”
Speaking during an interview on Adom TV on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the outspoken MP did not hold back his criticism of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, alleging that the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo played a major role in creating internal division within the NPP by openly endorsing Bawumia ahead of other senior contenders like Kennedy Agyapong.
According to Hon. Asante Boateng, the decision by the former president to “hype and market only one candidate” ahead of the party’s flagbearer primaries sowed seeds of disunity, mistrust, and resentment among party members who felt betrayed by what he described as a “blatant act of favoritism.”
“We mafia our own people, and it has cost us dearly,” Asante Boateng fumed during the interview. “President Akufo-Addo made it seem like Bawumia was the only person worthy to lead the NPP, but that shouldn’t have been the case. As a leader, he should have given everyone an equal chance — not market one person over the others.”
The lawmaker lamented that the once-united NPP now appears sharply divided, with deep-rooted factions forming around Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong ahead of the 2028 general elections. He noted that the growing rift could severely harm the party’s chances of retaining power if internal reconciliation is not prioritized.
“There’s no peace in the party now. The divisions are real, and it all started when some people were treated as if they were better than others,” he said. “The grassroots are angry because they believe the party is no longer for everyone — it’s become selective, and that’s dangerous.
Hon. Asante Boateng, who has been a long-time critic of internal manipulation within the party, emphasized that the NPP must return to its founding principles of fairness, meritocracy, and respect for all members regardless of their background or loyalty to particular leaders.
He warned that unless the NPP leadership addresses these internal issues, the party could face an unprecedented challenge in the next elections — including voter apathy among its strongholds and disillusionment within its base.
“We can’t allow nonnatives to lead us anymore when those who suffered for the party are being sidelined,” he declared. “If this continues, we will lose not just elections, but our identity as a true democratic party that rewards hard work and sacrifice.”
Asante Boateng also expressed disappointment in what he described as “the new culture of intimidation” within the party, claiming that anyone who questions the leadership or voices dissent is quickly labeled disloyal. He called for a major internal restructuring that promotes unity, truth, and open dialogue among party members.
“You can’t build a strong political movement when you silence those who tell you the truth,” he stressed. “We need to rebuild trust before it’s too late. The NPP must heal itself or risk collapsing under its own arrogance.
The MP’s comments have since sparked intense reactions both within and outside the NPP. Some party insiders have praised him for his courage to speak out, while others accuse him of fueling factionalism and undermining party cohesion at a critical time.
Meanwhile, supporters of Dr. Bawumia have dismissed the allegations, describing them as “baseless and divisive.” According to them, the Vice President has worked tirelessly to serve both the party and the nation, and attacks like this only weaken the NPP’s focus on governance and development.
However, Hon. Asante Boateng remains unmoved. He insists that speaking the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, is necessary if the party is to survive its internal crisis and prepare for a united front in the upcoming elections.
“I’m not afraid to speak the truth. The NPP belongs to all of us, not a few privileged people. If telling the truth makes me an enemy, so be it — I will continue to speak for those who have been ignored and disrespected,” he said defiantly.
Political analysts say Boateng’s comments reflect growing frustration among a section of NPP lawmakers and grassroots supporters who feel alienated by what they perceive as elitism and selective favoritism within the party’s leadership structure.
As the NPP braces itself for a tense internal reorganization ahead of the 2028 elections, many are watching closely to see whether the leadership will heed calls for reconciliation — or continue down a path that could deepen divisions and threaten its political dominance.