The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has converged today, Saturday, July 19, at the University of Ghana Stadium for its highly anticipated National Delegates Conference.
More than 5,500 delegates from across the country are expected to participate in this crucial gathering, which aims to chart a new course for the party following its significant defeat in the 2024 general elections.
The conference theme, “Rebuilding Together with our Values,” signals a call for introspection and a return to the party’s core principles.
Here are 14 important reforms proposed by he council of elders to man the party as it prepares to rejuvenate its base after its electoral defeat in the 2024 general elections.
- All members of the NCOE shall vote in ALL National Elections.
- In addition to the Regional Representatives on the NCOE, the Council is allowed to nominate five (5) members for appointment to the Council based on distinguished service, support, and exemplary commitment to the advancement of the Party. This will be done from time to time.
- All past Presidents, past Vice Presidents, and past National Chairmen will be inducted to NCOE at the end of their service to ensure the harnessing of their experiences to the Council.
- The NCOE must not support or be seen to favour any candidate.
- When in power, there shall be a mandatory quarterly meeting with the President where issues of concern will be discussed. This meeting will offer the President or the Presidential Candidate to give account of his/her stewardship for appropriate political counsel.
- The NCOE shall be represented by five (5) of its members (Chairman, Vice Chairman, plus three others) on the National Council of the Party.
- The NCOE shall be given an operational budget to carry out its functions.
- The NCOE shall institute an annual nationwide conference to review the Party’s activities at all levels to secure the foundation upon which the party’s stability and strategic direction can be anchored.
- The NCOE shall establish a Judicial Committee consisting of both lawyers and non-lawyers which shall act as the final appeal body within the party. The Committee shall apply wisdom to the law, ADR and no bias to resolve controversies and disputes.
- The NCOE shall also be advisory to the National Council of the Party at all levels including the Flagbearer.
- Upon election, the Flagbearer shall appear before the NCOE for advice and input into the campaign strategy and direction. Principles regarding the selection of Running Mate (gender, regional balance, religion, etc.)
- The Flagbearer, upon selection/ election, shall be introduced to the NCOE by the National Chairman before the official outdooring.
- The NCOE must be kept informed of the contents of the Flagbearer’s maiden speech.
- The elected President must select ministers, chief executives, MMDCEs in consultation with the NCOE.
