Detailed constitutional proposals for NPP Delegates Conference today

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its much-anticipated National Delegates Conference today, Saturday, July 19, at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Over 5,500 delegates are expected to converge to deliberate on a wide range of proposed amendments to the party’s constitution, aimed at strengthening its internal structures and preparing for the 2028 general elections following its significant defeat in 2024.

The conference, themed “Rebuilding Together with our Values”, signals the party’s commitment to introspection and a return to its core principles.

The NPP’s loss in the December 2024 general elections to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), where the NDC secured 56.55% of the presidential vote and 184 parliamentary seats, underscored the urgent need for internal reforms.

Key agenda and proposed amendments

A substantial 59 proposed amendments are on the table, designed to reshape the party and enhance its resilience.

These cover critical areas such as:

• Grassroots Empowerment: Proposals seek to expand Polling Station Executive Committees and establish five-member Electoral Area Committees to strengthen the party’s base.
• Structural Reorganization: Amendments aim to restructure Constituency and Regional Executive Committees, introducing specialized appointed and elected roles.
• National Youth Wing: Article 15 is set for review to redefine and reorganize the National Youth Wing.
• Governance Mechanisms: New measures include enlarging the composition and jurisdiction of the National Council’s Vetting Committee for appointed roles and imposing restrictions on dual office-holding.
• Formalizing Roles: Article 10 amendments will impose the appointment of specialized roles such as Legal Director, IT Coordinator, and PWDA (Persons With Disability) Coordinator, ensuring greater professionalization within the party.

Below is the full detail.

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