While the official party line suggests a unified front ready to contest the upcoming general elections, several observers and internal legal experts are raising red flags.
Bernard Bediako Baidoo, Esq., has recently brought these concerns to the forefront, challenging the narrative that the party has successfully moved past its internal divisions.
A primary point of contention revolves around the post-primary interactions between the major candidates and the winner, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
Specifically, there are lingering questions regarding whether Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and a significant force in the primary race, has made any official visit to Dr. Bawumia’s residence to signal a reconciliation.
Similar concerns have been raised about Bryan Acheampong and other high-profile figures who held substantial influence during the campaigning phase.
The lack of visible, public displays of solidarity from these key players has fueled speculation that the wounds from the primary season remain open.
Mr. Baidoo has been vocal in his assessment, suggesting that the claim of a united NPP is currently more of a "hoax" than a reality. According to his observations, the internal atmosphere of the party is marked by cold shoulders and strategic avoidance.
He points out that some members are clearly ignoring colleagues who did not support their preferred candidates during the heat of the primary race.
This behavioral rift suggests that personal animosities and loyalty to specific camps are currently outweighing the collective goal of party unity.
This friction is particularly significant because the NPP faces a monumental task in the general elections. For a party to successfully "break the eight," it requires more than just a titular candidate; it requires the active, enthusiastic participation of all its factions and grassroots mobilizers.
If key influencers like Kennedy Agyapong and their supporters feel marginalized or remain distant from the flagbearer’s camp, it could lead to voter apathy or a fragmented campaign effort.
The current situation highlights a classic political struggle where the optics of unity are at odds with the reality of internal friction.
While the party leadership continues to hold meetings and issue statements of solidarity, the actions—or inactions—of individual power players tell a different story.
If these cracks are not addressed through genuine reconciliation rather than mere public relations maneuvers, the NPP may find its path to victory significantly more difficult than anticipated.
The coming months will be a crucial test of whether the party can truly mend its internal divides or if the current "hoax" of unity will eventually become its undoing.