The recent discourse surrounding Professor Frimpong-Boateng's association with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken an intriguing turn. Former National Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe, has chimed in on the matter, expressing his concerns regarding the party's general secretary, Justin Kodua. But here's where it gets controversial: Kodua has indicated that formal steps toward expelling Professor Frimpong-Boateng are underway due to his characterization of the NPP as a "fake party."
In a Facebook interview with Channel One on January 15, 2026, Crabbe openly criticized this move, asserting that Justin Kodua lacks the authority to initiate such expulsion proceedings against the esteemed professor. He firmly stated, "You do not have the right to expel Prof. Frimpong-Boateng."
Crabbe elaborated that the responsibility to expel a member lies with the party’s disciplinary committee, not the general secretary. He pointed out that if there were any infractions of party laws, the general secretary, as a representative and authority figure within the party, should not be the one to announce such outcomes prematurely. Instead, he emphasized that the disciplinary committee is tasked with investigating any complaints regarding a member's conduct impartially and thoroughly.
He said, "When you read the functions of a disciplinary committee, it states that they shall investigate complaints concerning the misconduct of a member; secondly, make a full, faithful, and impartial inquiry into any complaint referred to it; and thirdly, report in writing the results of the inquiry and the reasons leading to the conclusions reached." This expectation ensures fairness and due process within the party structure.
Crabbe further condemned the letter from Justin Kodua, which signaled the commencement of expulsion actions against the professor, labeling it a premeditated act. In his view, the general secretary had effectively declared Professor Frimpong-Boateng guilty before allowing the necessary internal disciplinary processes to unfold.
He remarked, "Meanwhile, the General Secretary has already reached the conclusion that the man must be expelled. He has found him guilty before he even has a chance to be processed through the internal justice procedural system. This validates what the man was talking about."
As the situation develops, it raises questions about accountability and procedural integrity within political parties. Are the mechanisms in place to ensure fair treatment of members being upheld? Which party would dare to function without a clear and just disciplinary process in place? We invite you to share your thoughts on this unfolding controversy in the comments below.
