National Organizer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Korsi Bodja, has appealed to party members to uphold calm, unity and discipline as the party prepares for its presidential elections, warning that internal discord could weaken Ghana’s longest-standing political tradition.
In a statement issued ahead of the internal contest, Bodja stressed that the elections go beyond choosing a flagbearer and represent a responsibility to safeguard a political tradition built through “sacrifice, persecution, resilience, and victory.” He cautioned that no ambition should be allowed to undermine the unity of the party, noting that “no temporary victory is worth the permanent damage of our collective home.”
Using the elephant, the party’s symbol, as a metaphor, Bodja urged restraint before, during and after the elections, saying the elephant “moves with strength, memory, and discipline” and does not act recklessly. He emphasised that internal democracy should remain a source of strength, not division, adding that disagreements must sharpen ideas rather than “fracture our bonds.”
Bodja further called on party members to conduct themselves with discipline, urging contestants and supporters to “compete vigorously but conclude peacefully,” win with humility and accept defeat with dignity. He warned that turning the contest into a battle among party members would amount to betraying the ideals that bind the NPP together.
He concluded that history would judge not only the outcome of the elections but also whether the party protected its tradition in the process, stating that the NPP must emerge “stronger, calmer, and more united than before.” Korsi Bodja, a seasoned grassroots organiser, has served the party in various roles including Volta Regional Organizer, National Council Member and Dean of Regional Organizers, and holds academic qualifications in information technology, management and public administration.
