Legon, Accra 3:15PM
Members of the New Patriotic Party have accepted the proposed amendment to expand the base of delegates who elect the party’s presidential candidate by 30 per cent
This abolish of Article 13(1)(9) of the party constitution which established the Special Electoral College.
The new structure would include members of the National Council, National Executive Committee, Regional and Constituency Executive Committees, Electoral Area Coordinators, Polling Station Executives, National Council of Elders, National Patrons, all past National Directors, sitting and past MPs, TESCON representatives from each recognised tertiary institution, all card-bearing ministers and deputy ministers, MMDCEs, 15 delegates from every external branch, founder members, and three representatives each from special organs of the party.
Proponent of the reform had argued that the existing electoral college structure was not representative
Legon, Accra 1:35PM
“The decision to boycott Ablekuma-North rerun was for a good reason” — Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary, NPP General Secretary
“Persons who want to run for office must understand that personal interest cannot override party interest” — Justin Kodua Frimpong
Delegates to decide 56 constitutional amendment proposals
Legon, Accra 12:05PM
The New Patriotic Party is expected to accept or reject 56 constitutional amendment proposals by the close of its National Delegates Congress.
The Frank Davies Constitutional Amendment Committee received over 300 reform proposals, many of which focused expanding the party’s internal electoral college.
Former National Chairman Peter Mac Manu and other members have proposed the revocation of Article 13(9), of the party constitution which mandates a special college to shortlist presidential aspirants to five, arguing that the current system is elitist and prone to manipulation.
The conference will decide also whether the party elects or appoints its General Secretary. A group argues that appointing the General Secretary based on merit is better for the party than one gotten out of electoral popularity.
Also on the table is the proposal for an early presidential primaries.
Legon, Accra 10:45AM
Twenty-two year-old TikTok influencer, Salamatu Abdulrahman, is also at the conference centre to promote NPP’s message online.
Petite Salamatu, who uses her platform to rally support for the party, calls on members to stay united ahead of the 2028 elections.
She has dreams of becoming NPP’s Youth Organiser.
Media personality Okatakyie Afrifa arrives at the NPP Annual Delegates Conference, calls for unity among party members and supporters.
No accreditation, No entry policy leaves many out of venue
Legon, Accra 8:45AM
There is a heavy security presence at the University of Ghana Stadium, venue for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Annual Delegates Conference, to ensure safety and order for the event.
A strict enforcement of a “No accreditation, No entry” policy has led to many individuals being denied access to the venue.
Personnel from the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service are also on-site to manage and direct vehicular traffic.
Accra, July 19, GNA – Traffic is building up around the University of Ghana Stadium as thousands of delegates and observers converge for the New Patriotic Party’s National Delegates Conference.
More than 5,500 delegates are expected to attend the conference, where they will vote on proposed amendments to the party’s constitution.
The Conference, is being held on the theme “Rebuilding together with our values,” will focus on unity and renewal following the party’s defeat in the 2024 General Election.
Despite an injunction application filed by two members seeking to halt the Conference, the Party stated it had not received formal notice and would proceed with preparations.
The National Chairman and General Secretary will present reports, and the party leadership expected to account for developments during the past year, including the general election.
More soon.
GNA