Dr Razak Kojo Opoku of the UP Tradition Institute has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rid itself of what he described as “entrenched political actors,” warning that their continued influence poses a threat to the party’s unity and electoral fortunes.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mr. Opoku cautioned that there is a “recipe for chaos” when leaders surround themselves with individuals who subscribe to what he termed the Entrenchment Theory.

He outlined the theory as involving political actors who:

Consolidate power to resist outside influence, even at the expense of the party or public good.

Make themselves indispensable in order to maintain positions and personal interests.

Undermine competitors while becoming increasingly difficult and costly to remove, despite poor performance.

Act primarily in their own self-interest, prioritising status and authority over collective party progress.

Create artificial barriers to change in order to safeguard personal gains.

According to Mr. Opoku, such attitudes have contributed to the NPP’s electoral setbacks, including poor results at certain polling stations and the loss of parliamentary seats in some regions.

“The party cannot continue to suffer under 38.2 degrees Celsius—this is a high temperature, a fever,” he said metaphorically, stressing the urgency of reform.

He therefore urged the NPP to embrace change and take decisive steps to prevent entrenched actors from dictating its direction, insisting that the survival and growth of the party depend on breaking away from self-serving leadership.