The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has introduced a new theme ahead of its 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference, aimed at reconnecting with disillusioned supporters and reinforcing the party’s core values of the rule of law, limited government, and grassroots inclusion.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, July 14, 2025, the party’s Director of Communications, Mr Richard Ahiagbah, said the theme, “Building Together with Our Values”, reflects the party’s intention to respond to public feedback and rebuild confidence in its political direction.

“This is an indication to Ghanaians that we hear you,” Mr Ahiagbah stated. “All the feedback we received while in government on the issue of limited government, we have taken seriously. We are going back to the standards Ghanaians expect from the NPP.”

He explained that the party’s current efforts are aimed at reaffirming its identity as a party rooted in democratic principles, individual rights, and private enterprise. Mr Ahiagbah said these values are not just part of the party’s tradition but remain relevant to the country’s development.

Referring to the NPP’s origins in resisting the military-led Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), he credited the party’s forebears for their role in establishing Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

“Our forebears stood and resisted during very difficult times. It is because of their belief in the rule of law and order, not chaos, that we enjoy democratic governance today,” he noted.

Mr Ahiagbah also addressed concerns about economic policy, defending the party’s flagship industrialisation initiative, One District, One Factory (1D1F), which he said helped to create over 160,000 jobs nationwide.

He contrasted it with the current administration’s 24-Hour Economy programme, which he described as unclear and lacking direction.

“In place of a functioning industrialisation programme, the NDC has introduced something we don’t know when it will begin or end,” he said.

On cultural matters, Mr Ahiagbah reiterated the NPP’s position on traditional values and criticised what he described as the growing promotion of LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

He claimed that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) had shown support for what he called “a rather obnoxious phenomenon.”

He added that the NPP would continue to uphold values that reflect the beliefs of the Ghanaian people.

Acknowledging past criticisms, Mr Ahiagbah admitted that the NPP’s previous administration had allowed the size of government to expand beyond what many party supporters and citizens considered acceptable.

He assured that the party had taken note of these concerns.

“This theme is our way of responding to Ghanaians who felt left behind, or who believed we had become too similar to the opposition,” he said. “We are determined to return to the values that made the NPP a party of choice.”

The 2025 National Annual Delegates Conference is set to be held on Saturday at the Legon Sports Stadium in Accra.

Mr Ahiagbah said the party intends to use the gathering to unify its base and outline its future direction.