Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman, Paul Awentami AfokoNew Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman hopeful Paul Afoko has blamed factionalism within the party for his removal from office in 2015, describing himself as one of the biggest victims of internal divisions. Asked whether he believed factionalism was responsible for his removal, Mr Afoko responded:"Oh yes, of course. Mr Afoko acknowledged that factions exist in political parties around the world but argued that their existence is not the problem. He urged party members to move beyond past differences for the collective good of the NPP. Mr Afoko also revealed that he has already begun engaging party members across the country ahead of the party's internal elections.