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See Constitutional Review Proposals for NPP Delegates Conference Today

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its National Delegates Conference today, Saturday, July 19.

 

The event hosted at the University of Ghana Stadium will be attended by over 5,500 delegates.

Them meeting will be used to deliberate on the proposed amendments to the party’s constitution to enhance the party’s internal structures.

It will also prepare the party for the 2028 general elections.

The conference, themed “Rebuilding Together with our Values”.

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.

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