Ghana’s former President, John Agyekum Kufour addresses NPP members on religious and tribal matters
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed concerns about the continuous existence of the New Patriotic Party should some members keep engaging in tribal and religious politics.
In recent times, some flagbearer hopefuls of the party and their officials have been preaching against the NPP electing a Muslim as their flagbearer.
They argue that a Muslim presidential candidate will not be supported by Christians.
Speaking at the launch of the NPP’s Patriotic Institute in Accra on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, President Kufuor stated such comments threaten the very existence of the New Patriotic Party as a democratic party.
“We are democratic and we uphold common humanity. Democracy doesn’t go in for tribe, religion and gender.”
“…if we want power, we want to present a person who will be convincing to the generality of the electorate. Can this man we are presenting help solve problem for the community at large, so, the benefit spreads across the board for all?”, the former President said.
“We may see that the way we have been brushed by our opponents from way back; oh you’re a tribal party. This days we are even including religion . You do that and it comes from our mouths, then I tell you we are perpetuating it.”
He cautioned the NPP to avoid such divisive comments to help the party ”out of the rat hole”.
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