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Justin Kodua Frimpong

Also known as: General Secretary · General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong · Mr. Kodua · Justine Kodua · Mr. Kodua Frimpong

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party responding to governance and political disputes in Ghana as of July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The statement, signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, accuses the Attorney General of systematically freeing persons affiliated to the governing party through a series of noble prosequi and discontinuances since January 2025.

    NPP describes Tamakloe acquittal as “travesty of justice,” demands Wontumi discharge
  3. Joy Online

    At a press conference on Monday following the conviction and 20-year prison sentence imposed on the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, argued that while the government

    ‘Produce evidence of galamsey claims against me’ — Yamin challenges accusers
  4. Joy Online

    Addressing a press conference on Monday, July 20, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong alleged that while the government has aggressively pursued political opponents, it has failed to act against individuals within its own ranks who have been publicly linked to il

    NPP accuses Mahama government of selective prosecution after Wontumi conviction
  5. Joy Online

    Addressing a press conference on Monday, July 20, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong alleged that while the government has aggressively pursued political opponents, it has failed to act against individuals within its own ranks who have been publicly linked to il

    NPP demands update on galamsey probe against Yamin, Abanga
  6. The Chronicle

    Addressing a press conference in Accra on Monday, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said although the NPP respected the authority of the judiciary, it strongly disagreed with the decision, insisting that the conviction was not supported by evidence.

    NPP Rejects Wontumi Conviction, Describes Verdict as ‘Travesty of Justice’
  7. Daily Guide

    A statement signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the emergency meeting was convened to undertake a thorough review of the judgment and chart an appropriate legal and political response.

    NPP In Emergency Talks Over Wontumi Verdict
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    In the interim, the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong urged all members to remain calm, united, and disciplined.

    NPP leadership convenes emergency meeting over Chairman Wontumi’s 20 years sentence
  9. Daily Guide

    A photograph of members of the Coalition Coalition of Elected Constituency Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from the Greater Accra Region, have declared their support for the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, for his second term bid to be re-electe

    Group Backs NPP Gen. Sec. Re-election Bid
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    In a statement issued on July 16, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP said it was shocked by the court’s decision to convict and sentence Madam Alhassan for offensive conduct over comments she made online about President John Dramani

    NPP condemns Camilla Alhassan’s jail sentence, announces support for appeal
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    In a statement issued on July 16, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP said it was shocked by the court’s decision to convict and sentence Madam Alhassan for offensive conduct over comments she made online about President John Dramani

    NPP condemns Camilla Alhassan’s jail sentence, announces support for appeal
Politics

NPP condemns Tamakloe acquittal as politically motivated, demands transparency

The News

The New Patriotic Party has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu as a "travesty of justice" and alleges the decision was politically motivated. The party claims the Attorney General has systematically freed persons affiliated to the ruling government through nolle prosequi and discontinuances since January 2025, and notes that Tamakloe was previously convicted on 78 counts and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after a trial court found her conduct caused a loss of almost GH¢90 million.

30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. NPP condemns Tamakloe acquittal as politically motivated, demands transparency

    The New Patriotic Party has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu as a "travesty of justice" and alleges the decision was politically motivated. The party claims the Attorney General has systematically freed persons affiliated to the ruling government through nolle prosequi and discontinuances since January 2025, and notes that Tamakloe was previously convicted on 78 counts and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after a trial court found her conduct caused a loss of almost GH¢90 million.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. NDC organiser Yamin challenges accusers to produce galamsey evidence

    The National Organiser of the NDC, Joseph Yamin, has challenged those accusing him of illegal mining to provide credible evidence, stating that no state investigative body is probing him for galamsey-related offence. He said the issue before authorities concerns allegations that unidentified persons are using his name to intimidate the public, not an investigation into illegal mining itself.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. NPP accuses Mahama administration of selective prosecution on illegal mining

    The New Patriotic Party has criticized the John Mahama administration for selective prosecution in illegal mining cases, arguing that while its own Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako received a 20-year prison sentence, the government has failed to act against individuals within the NDC linked to illegal mining activities. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong rejected the idea that Wontumi's conviction demonstrated the government's commitment to tackling illegal mining.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP claims selective prosecution after Wontumi's 20-year conviction

    The New Patriotic Party has accused the Mahama government of selective prosecution following the 20-year prison sentence given to its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), alleging that while the government has pursued political opponents aggressively, it has not acted against NDC members publicly linked to illegal mining.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP rejects Chairman Wontumi conviction, plans appeal

    The New Patriotic Party has rejected the High Court conviction of its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), describing the judgment as a "travesty of justice" and vowing to challenge it at the Court of Appeal. The party's General Secretary said the conviction was not supported by evidence and that it was never disputed the chairman had lawfully acquired his mineral concession.

    20 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. NPP leadership meets to discuss Wontumi court ruling

    The New Patriotic Party held an emergency meeting with national executives, its flagbearer, and legal team to review a High Court judgment against the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a Samreboi mining case, and to determine its next legal and political response.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. NPP meets to review Chairman Wontumi's 20-year sentence

    The Accra High Court sentenced NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of GHS 120,000 for unauthorised assignment of mining rights in the Samreboi mining case. NPP leadership and its Flagbearer are meeting to review the judgment and determine next steps.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Greater Accra NPP executives endorse Gen. Sec. Kodua Frimpong's re-election bid

    The Coalition of Elected Constituency Executives of the NPP from Greater Accra has declared support for General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong's second term bid, citing his party reforms including organisational assessment, officer training, weak constituency interventions, and execution of evidence-based political strategy. The group's spokesperson said calls for the General Secretary's resignation do not represent the views of newly elected constituency leaders.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 17 July

  1. NPP condemns Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence

    The New Patriotic Party has condemned the Accra Circuit Court's one-year prison sentence against Madam Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over online comments about President John Dramani Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and constitutional democracy. The NPP contends that freedom of speech is protected under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution and calls the criminal prosecution inappropriate, saying a civil defamation suit would have been the proper remedy.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NPP condemns Alhassan jail sentence, backs appeal

    The New Patriotic Party condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and that a civil defamation suit would have been appropriate. The party criticized the state's use of law enforcement to punish free expression and called the treatment of Alhassan during proceedings dehumanizing.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NDC deputy says Wontumi would face suspension for leadership criticism

    The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said Chairman Wontumi would have been suspended if he had publicly criticised party leadership while in the NDC, responding to Wontumi's allegations that NPP officials are frustrating his bid for the party's National Chairmanship and his opposition to an annulment of constituency elections in Ashanti Region.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NDC deputy general secretary criticizes Wontumi's public attacks on NPP leadership

    Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, stated that Chairman Wontumi would have faced suspension in the NDC for publicly criticizing party leadership and opposing the NPP's national leadership's annulment of three Ashanti Region constituency executive elections. Gbande argued that such public attacks undermine party discipline and internal processes.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ashanti NPP Youth Aspirant Vows Grassroots Revival Plan

    An aspiring Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the NPP, Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel, has promised to revive the party's grassroots mobilisation system by reintroducing electoral area youth wings if elected, citing their effectiveness under former organiser Justin Kodua Frimpong.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. NPP annuls elections in three Ashanti constituencies over rule breaches

    The New Patriotic Party has annulled the constituency executive elections in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa, citing breaches of party directives, election rules, and court orders. The National Steering Committee made the decision at a July 15 meeting and summoned the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee to explain the conduct of elections in these constituencies.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. NPP mourns death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II

    The New Patriotic Party has expressed condolences on the death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, praising his reign for bringing peace and unity while strengthening chieftaincy as a partner in Ghana's democratic governance.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. EOCO investigates former IMCCoD secretary over GH¢55m misappropriation

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is investigating former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation Dennis Miracles Aboagye over alleged misappropriation, diversion and theft of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds, with six criminal offences including conspiracy to steal, stealing, and money laundering. Aboagye, a former senior aide to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was arrested at Accra International Airport on Saturday night and handed over to EOCO on Sunday morning.

    14 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 13 July

  1. NPP communications member granted GH¢50m bail in funds probe

    Dennis Edward Aboagye, a member of the NPP communications team, was granted bail of GH¢50 million by EOCO following his arrest on July 12, 2026, in connection with investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, where he previously served as executive secretary. EOCO is investigating allegations that he, former IMCCoD accountant Gerald Appiah, and other unnamed persons misappropriated, misapplied, diverted, or stole public funds amounting to about GH¢55 million.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former NDC legal chief warns appointees on accountability

    Abraham Amaliba, former Director of Legal Affairs of the NDC, has urged current government appointees to learn from the investigation into former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye, warning that all public officials will eventually be required to account for their stewardship and that those managing public resources prudently while in office can avoid such investigations after leaving.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP warns NDC appointees face consequences if power shifts in 2028

    The NPP's General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong warned that NDC government appointees should prepare for consequences if political fortunes change in 2028, criticizing the arrest of former government communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye by EOCO as a distraction from national issues.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP completes constituency executive elections in 245 constituencies

    The New Patriotic Party conducted constituency executive elections in 245 of its 276 constituencies, recording an 88.7 per cent success rate. Elections in 23 constituencies were put on hold due to disputes, and four constituencies could not hold elections due to last-minute challenges.

    13 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. NPP claims Aboagye detention diverts from Mahama third-term agenda

    The NPP General Secretary has alleged that the detention of Dennis Edward Aboagye for alleged misappropriation of GH¢55 million in public funds is orchestrated by the NDC government to divert attention from President Mahama's alleged efforts to seek a third term beyond the constitutional two-term limit.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. EOCO investigates ex-IMCCoD officials over GH¢55m funds diversion

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is investigating former Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye, former Accountant Gerald Appiah, and other unnamed persons over alleged misappropriation and diversion of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) between August 2022 and February 2025. The investigation followed a petition from the current Executive Secretary requesting further review of a forensic audit.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. NPP Ablekuma West members seek annulment of electoral register

    Aggrieved members and Polling Station Executives of the NPP in Ablekuma West Constituency have petitioned the party's National Executive Committee to annul the constituency's electoral register, alleging fraud and irregularities including the unlawful removal of elected members and their replacement with persons who did not contest elections.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. NPP directs members to join nationwide cleaning exercise

    The New Patriotic Party has directed all members to participate in a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, as part of support for a national sanitation campaign declared by the President.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NPP directs members to join nationwide cleaning exercise

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has directed its members to participate in a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, as part of its commitment to environmental sanitation and civic responsibility. The party noted that its Constituency Elections would also take place on July 11 and encouraged members to join the cleaning exercise after voting.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 8 July

  1. NPP schedules September 19 conference to elect new national officers

    The New Patriotic Party will hold its National Delegates Conference on September 19, 2026, to elect new national officers and address other matters under its constitution. The party has invited members to submit constitutional amendment proposals by July 17, 2026.

    8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NPP schedules September 19 National Delegates Conference for officer elections

    The New Patriotic Party has set Saturday, September 19, 2026, for its National Delegates Conference to elect new national officers and consider other party matters. The party has also invited members and stakeholders to submit proposals for constitutional amendments ahead of the conference.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. NPP criticises government flood response, demands stronger action

    The New Patriotic Party has criticised the government's handling of flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, arguing that the government has failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster and calling for long-term solutions rather than public relations activities. The NPP also contended that splitting flood management responsibility between two ministries has resulted in poor coordination and ineffective command structure.

    30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. NPP did not demand retraction from Kennedy Agyapong, fact-check finds

    Joy Online's fact-check found false a social media claim that the NPP demanded Kennedy Agyapong apologise for criticising the Afari Military Hospital's condition. The purported NPP statement demanding retraction was fabricated, with formatting inconsistent with the party's official communication style and no confirmation from the signatory.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. NPP relaxes payment proof requirement for nomination form collection

    The New Patriotic Party has directed its Constituency Election Committees to issue nomination forms to aspirants without requiring proof of payment at the point of collection, due to delays on the party's nomination payment platform. Aspirants will still need to present evidence of payment during the vetting process.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

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