The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is taking steps to expel one of its most prominent former members, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, after a series of explosive remarks that have rocked the party’s top ranks.
The controversy erupted after Professor Frimpong-Boateng, a renowned heart surgeon and former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, appeared on Channel One TV on Monday, January 12, 2026. During the interview, the respected academic did not hold back, calling the NPP a “fake party” and openly questioning the legitimacy of the party’s internal elections.
The following day, the NPP leadership responded swiftly. In a statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party said it had taken note of Professor Frimpong-Boateng’s comments, which included allegations that the party’s 2023 presidential primary was rigged in favour of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who later became the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.
According to the statement, Professor Frimpong-Boateng not only attacked the party’s credibility but also declared that he no longer considered himself a member. The NPP described his words as “disparaging” and “damaging to the unity, values, and integrity” of the party.
The party strongly refuted the former minister’s claims, insisting that the 2023 presidential primaries were conducted in a manner that was “free, fair, transparent, and credible,” and pointing out that the outcome was broadly accepted by all participating candidates and supporters.
Now, citing its constitutional mandate, the NPP says it has begun formal disciplinary proceedings to expel Professor Frimpong-Boateng, pledging to follow due process in the days ahead. The party’s leadership emphasized that unity and adherence to core values remain non-negotiable, even as it faces criticism from within its own ranks.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
