Bold disconnect between promises and reality: the NPP is calling out the NDC for unfulfilled commitments.
Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), took aim at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, arguing that it has not delivered on crucial campaign pledges. During the launch of the amended party constitution on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, Kodua reminded the public that Ghanaians gave the NDC an “overwhelming mandate” in the 2024 elections, expecting decisive moves on illegal mining, governance reforms, and national security improvements.
“Nearly a year has passed, and those expectations remain unmet,” he asserted, contending that the fight against galamsey has deteriorated and now threatens the country’s environmental future. The NPP contends that state agencies have been used to intimidate political opponents and silence critical media voices.
Kodua also criticized how the executive has interacted with the judiciary, pointing to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo as evidence of governmental overreach. He argued that the judiciary, traditionally a bulwark of the rule of law, is at risk of being swayed by the executive, with judges allegedly fearing to deliver impartial justice due to potential reprisals.
The amended constitution launch drew party leaders and members who regard the changes as strengthening internal governance and party structures ahead of upcoming elections.
In related discussions, debates continue about how campaign promises align with enacted policies, particularly on environmental protection and the independence of the judiciary. The discourse raises questions about accountability, governance, and the role of law in a healthy democracy.
What are your thoughts on whether campaign commitments should be fulfilled within a year of governance, or is a longer horizon sometimes necessary to implement complex reforms? Do you believe the judiciary can remain independent in the face of executive pressures, or is some level of executive oversight unavoidable in a political system? Your perspective matters in the comments.
