NPP is New Patriotic Party, But never fake Npp, never nkwasiafo people’s party and never nkrate3 people’s party.
Many Ghanaians feel deeply disappointed by the direction the nation has taken in recent years. They believe the economy has suffered, public trust has weakened, and major national promises have not been fulfilled. This frustration has shaped a growing call for renewal — a call for leadership that reflects integrity, accountability, and genuine commitment to the people.
In this climate, most citizens see Kennedy Agyapong as representing a break from what critics describe as a “fake NPP.” This phrase is not an attack on the party’s name or its existence, but a reflection of frustration with internal divisions, factionalism and leadership practices that appear to have drifted from the party’s founding values. In this context, “fake NPP” refers to a perceived loss of identity, discipline and democratic integrity — not the party itself.
It is known that the internal culture of the party has shifted in ways that do not reflect its original principles. They insist that the NPP was built by credible, intelligent, and patriotic men and women — not by insults, shortcuts, or reckless decision‑making. Their concern is that recent leadership choices have created division, weakened internal democracy and shaken public confidence.
Voices like Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe have warned that the NPP is not doomed, but its internal democracy is at risk. His caution is aimed at the rise of factional leadership and practices that undermine transparency and accountability. He argues that when leadership becomes driven by factions rather than principles, it erodes the democratic foundation that once held the party together. His message is a call for unity, fairness, and a return to genuine democratic practice.
In this broader conversation, some supporters see Kennedy Agyapong as separate from what they call the “fake NPP,” distancing him from individuals they accuse of making decisions without proper scrutiny or accountability. Their argument is that the party needs restoration — a return to its core values, honor, courage and commitment. The very integrity and commitment to serving the nation rather than narrow interests of few party leaders.
This debate has also been shaped by public comments from Professor Frimpong‑Boateng, who has similarly expressed concern about the party drifting away from its founding ideals. When he used the phrase “fake NPP,” he was pointing to behavior, leadership culture and internal practices that no longer reflect the party’s original values. In political commentary, calling a party “fake” often suggests a departure from fairness, internal democracy, accountability, and service to the grassroots. It may also point to leadership driven more by factions than by ideology, decisions inconsistent with the party’s history, or a perception that the party is being controlled by narrow interests rather than its broad membership. Ultimately, such statements are often intended as warnings — calls for reflection, reform, and a return to authentic principles.
Dr. Nyaho and other dignitaries in NPP have seen what others cannot humbly see. Like the woman with the issue of blood; she saw power in the hem of Jesus’ robe.
To illustrate this, imagine the fictional nation of Akanland, where citizens have begun using a satirical nickname for their once‑respected party. They call it the Nkwasiafo People’s Party — not out of malice, but out of frustration and disappointment. In this fictional narrative, the party’s transformation did not happen overnight. It was shaped by repeated mistakes, failures, selfish interests, corruption scandals, arrogance of power, inconsistent messaging, internal fights driven by ego, and a widening disconnect from ordinary citizens. What was once a proud political force became a symbol of everything it once stood against.
In Akanland, satire became a mirror — a way for citizens to express their frustration without violence or chaos. The nickname stuck because it captured a deeper truth: when leaders behave unwisely, the people will name them accordingly. Satire became a form of political protest, a reminder that leadership must serve the people, not itself.
The fictional NPP of Akanland now stands at a crossroads. It can continue down the path of arrogance, confusion, and internal decay, or it can return to the values that once made it strong. The phrase “fake NPP,” as used by respected figures like Professor Frimpong, is not an insult meant to destroy the party — it is a call to reposition it. A call to confront failures, rebuild trust, and choose leaders who value service over self‑interest.
The people of Akanland — like many citizens in real life — are watching closely. Their message is clear: a party that forgets its purpose will be renamed, redefined, and eventually rejected. If the NPP wants to regain its credibility, it must confront its internal weaknesses, restore its democratic culture, and embrace leaders who embody the core values of patriotism, honesty, and discipline.
They believe the NPP is a party built by credible, intelligent, and patriotic men and women — not a party defined by insults or the negative labels sometimes thrown around in political debates. Their concern is that the party’s recent challenges stem from leadership decisions that have created division, weakened internal democracy, and shaken public confidence.
Voices like Dr. Nyaho Nyaho‑Tamakloe have warned that the NPP is not doomed, but its internal democracy is at risk. His caution is aimed at the rise of factional leadership and practices that undermine transparency and accountability. He argues that when leadership becomes driven by factions rather than principles, it erodes the democratic foundation that once held the party together.
In this broader conversation, some supporters see Kennedy Agyapong as separate from what they call the “fake NPP,” distancing him from the individuals they accuse of signing decisions without proper scrutiny or acting without accountability. Their argument is that the party needs restoration — a return to its core values, its integrity, and its commitment to serving the nation rather than narrow interests.
The frustration expressed by critics is not about destroying the party but about urging it to reclaim its identity. Their message is that the NPP has the capacity, the talent, and the history to lead Ghana honorably — but only if it confronts internal weaknesses and recommits to genuine democratic practice.
This debate has been shaped by public comments from senior figures like Dr. Nyaho Nyaho‑Tamakloe and Professor Frimpong‑Boateng. Dr. Tamakloe has warned that the NPP is not doomed as a party, but its internal democracy is under threat. His concern is not about the party’s foundation, but about the rise of factional leadership and a form of democracy that no longer reflects the party’s principles. He argues that when leadership becomes driven by factions rather than values, it slowly erodes the democratic culture that once held the party together. His message is a call for unity, fairness, and a return to genuine democratic practice.
In this context, some supporters argue that Kennedy Agyapong does not belong to what they call the “fake NPP,” nor to the group they criticize as the “four sankwas” — individuals accused of signing documents without proper scrutiny. These expressions reflect frustration with internal processes, not an attack on the party’s core identity.
The broader conversation is about the soul of the party: Is it staying true to its founding values, or drifting toward something unrecognizable? Is leadership guided by principle, or by factions? Is the party serving its members, or serving narrow interests?
These questions are not meant to destroy the party but to challenge it to reflect, reform, and return to the values that once defined it.
When someone says a party has become a “fake version” of itself, they are usually not referring to its name or its existence, but to a loss of identity, values, or internal discipline. So if Professor Frimpong described the NPP as a “fake NPP,” the criticism is directed at behavior, leadership culture, or internal practices rather than the party’s founding principles. In political commentary, calling a party “fake” often suggests a departure from its original values, such as fairness, internal democracy, accountability or service to the grassroots. It may also point to leadership driven more by factions than by ideology, decisions that seem inconsistent with the party’s history, or a perception that the party is being controlled by narrow interests rather than its broad membership. Ultimately, such a statement is often intended as a warning rather than an insult — a call for reflection, reform, and a return to the authentic principles that once defined the party.
In the fictional nation of Akanland, citizens have begun using a new and biting nickname for the once respected New Patriotic Party (NPP). The Fake, the 4 Sankwas who could sign any document without reading. The new NPP. They now call it the Nkwasiafo People’s Party — a satirical label born out of frustration, disappointment and a sense that the party has drifted far from its founding values. This transformation did not happen overnight. It was shaped by a long chain of mistakes, failures, selfish interests, corruption scandals, arrogance of power and several other deep cracks in the party’s leadership culture. What was once a proud political force has, in this fictional narrative, become a symbol of everything it once stood against.
From Promise to Parody
The NPP of Akanland was originally built on ideals of integrity, discipline and national development. Citizens believed in its mission. They trusted its leaders. They saw it as a vehicle for progress. But over the years, the party’s behavior changed dramatically. Instead of serving the people, the leadership became consumed by:
- Repeated mistakes with no accountability.
- Chronic failure in key national responsibilities.
- Selfish interest overriding national interest.
- Corruption scandals that eroded public trust.
- Arrogance of power that silenced criticism.
- Inconsistent messaging and shifting promises.
- Internal fights driven by ego, not vision.
- A widening disconnect from ordinary citizens.
- Fake promises from economy arrest to digitization failure and now flying Christians to Isreal.
- Weak fundamentals led to poor campaigning and results. When the fundamentals were weak election results exposed him.
These patterns created a new public perception — one that citizens expressed through satire. The nickname “Nkwasiafo People’s Party” became a way to describe a leadership acting foolishly while expecting applause. You want a political failure to be a flagebearer and expect Ghanaians to be wise and vote for him?
When Citizens Lose Interest. In this fictional storyline, the people of Akanland have reached a breaking point. They no longer see the NPP as the party they once trusted. Instead, they see:
- A party that apologizes without changing.
- A party that promises without delivering.
- A party that speaks loudly but listens rarely.
- A party that values loyalty over competence.
- A party that performs instead of serving.
- A party that support hearsays rather than factual.
- A party that demands trust but offers no transparency.
- A party that seeks power more than progress.
- A party that blames others instead of taking responsibility.
- A party that fears accountability more than failure.
As a result, many citizens say they are no longer interested in the “new NPP.” They call it the Fake NPP — a party whose image is polished but whose actions are empty. The nickname is not just an insult; it is a verdict. It reflects a population that feels betrayed, ignored and exhausted by a leadership that refuses to evolve.
Why the Nickname Stuck
The satirical label “Nkwasiafo People’s Party” caught on because it captures a deeper truth in the fictional narrative: when leaders behave foolishly, the people will name them accordingly. It is a form of political protest — a way for citizens to express their frustration without violence, without chaos and without fear. Satire becomes a mirror, reflecting the gap between what the party claims to be and what it has become. Satire reflecting awareness to promote reform to elect right people that Ghanaians and grassroots would want.
A Party at a Crossroads
The fictional NPP now stands at a critical moment. It can either:
• Continue down the path of arrogance, confusion and internal decay or
• Return to the values that once made it strong.
“Fake NPP” from the admired Prof Frimpong is not an insult to call for his exit, it is a call to reposition the party. The people of Akanland are watching closely. Their message is clear: a party that forgets its purpose will be renamed, redefined and eventually rejected at national elections. If the NPP wants to regain its credibility, it must confront its failures, rebuild trust and choose leaders who value service over self-interest. Until then, the satirical nickname will remain — a reminder of how far the party has fallen. Choose leaders who embrace the core values of Patriotism, Honesty and Discipline. If not Kennedy, Who?
By
Gaddiel ackah.
I am a voice of conviction and a writer whose works continue to inspire thoughtful leadership and personal transformation. Author of Competent Leadership, Created a Winner, Some Choices Matter and Faith Wipes Tears. My books reflect deeper belief in purpose, discipline and ethical responsibility.
