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NPP approves 14 constitutional amendments to reshape party leadership

The Crystal Clear LENS 1 month ago 2 min read

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved 14 constitutional amendments aimed at restructuring its leadership, strengthening internal administration and improving the party’s electoral preparedness.

One of the major changes is the expansion of the National Vice Chairperson positions from three to six. Under the new arrangement, three vice chairpersons will be elected, while the remaining three will be appointed by the party.

The appointed vice chairpersons, however, will not be eligible to succeed the National Chairman.

The party says the expansion is intended to “ease the workload of the National Chairman, improve regional mobilisation and promote geographical, ethnic, religious and gender balance in the party’s leadership.”

The amendment also changes how the three elected vice chairperson positions are contested. The First, Second and Third National Vice Chairpersons will now be elected separately, with aspirants required to indicate the specific position they intend to contest during the nomination process.

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The amendments were approved at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi following proposals presented by the Constitutional Amendments Committee. The changes were adopted through voice votes.

Another amendment increases the representation of the National Council of Elders on the National Disciplinary Committee from one member to two. According to the party, the move will bring “greater experience, wisdom and institutional perspective” to disciplinary proceedings while promoting “balance, fairness and confidence” in the process.

The reforms also restore the President as a member of the National Steering Committee whenever the NPP is in government. The party says the move will “facilitate coordination between the party and government and enable timely consultation on political and governance matters.”

The NPP’s Women’s Wing has also been assigned a formal role in promoting women’s participation in party and political leadership. Its responsibilities include to “promote, monitor and support increased participation of women in the party and political leadership” in line with the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121).

The party says the wider constitutional reforms are intended to strengthen its structures, leadership and administration while positioning the NPP for greater electoral preparedness.