In the wake of a significant election defeat, political parties must demonstrate resilience, clarity, and decisive leadership to rebuild public trust and reorganise effectively. The recent request by the family of Stephen Nitm, National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to excuse him indefinitely from official duties and active politics on health grounds, while understandable from a human perspective, raises critical questions about the party's path forward. From an organisational and HR standpoint, especially in a public-facing institution like a political party, leadership transitions must be handled with transparency and accountability.
