Salam Mustapha,Divine Agorhum Otoo, Abena Osei Asare,Hajia Safia Mohammed
The NPP’s National Delegates Conference on July 19, 2025, is all about transformative reforms—expanding delegate inclusivity, bolstering internal democracy, and galvanizing unity post-2024.
With over 5,600 delegates and around 50+ motions, the stakes are high. Execution will be firm, orderly, and tightly controlled—security, health, media, and campaign freezes are all in place.
Purpose of the NPP Delegates Conference
Constitutional amendments – Delegates will vote on approximately 50–60 proposed amendments aimed at restructuring key party organs and processes.
Strengthening internal democracy – The focus is on expanding the base for electing the presidential candidate, reducing elite control, improving transparency, and promoting inclusion.
Rebuilding unity – With 2024 behind them, the party seeks to reconnect with its core values—hence the theme: “Rebuilding Together with Our Values”.
Agenda & Key Items (50+ Reforms)
Based on the Graphic Online summary, the proposals include:
Major Constitutional Reforms
- Abolish Article 13(1)(9) to remove the Special Electoral College.
- Expand delegate base to include:
- National, Regional, Constituency Executive Committees, electoral area and polling station executives, National Council of Elders, and patrons.
- Former National Directors, sitting Members of Parliament, past national officers.
- 15 delegates from each external branch.
- Founder members who signed the party’s registration.
- One TESCON rep per tertiary institution branch.
- Card-bearing ministers, deputies, all MMDCEs.
- Three reps from each special party organ.
Additional Items
Reports and statements by the National Chairman, General Secretary, and National Treasurer.
Adoption of Prof. Mike Oquaye Committee recommendations, originally tabled in 2019
Graphic Online.
Approval of logistics and accreditation guidelines, including health, safety, security, media coverage, and access protocols.
Logistics & Security
Clear access control, with accreditation mandatory for entry .
COVID-19 protocols in place: 10 medical booths, 50 medical staff, ambulance and University hospital support.
Security zoning: 16 regional gates, perimeter checks, and cooperation with state agencies
Strict ban on campaign materials (posters, banners, flyers, shirts) throughout venue and Accra
Media & Coverage
Media accreditation via online form; badges issued midday July 18.
A dedicated media village, shared audio/video feed in English and Twi, and satellite uplinks for remote media outlets.
Why These Reforms Matter
Inclusivity: Expanding voting delegates aims to dilute elite dominance and curb vote-buying.
Democratic legitimacy: Greater representation at primaries enhances internal democracy.
Rebuilding momentum: Following the party’s 2024 electoral loss, this conference is a reset point on unity and values.
Legal Challenge
Two party members have filed for an injunction claiming skipped regional and constituency conferences—hearing set for July 24, 2025. The party says no court notice received.
What’s Next
If the legal challenge isn’t upheld, delegates will vote on the amendments this weekend.
If approved in July, changes could be implemented in time for the Jan 31, 2026 presidential primaries—else primaries will proceed under the current constitution.
NATIONAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Hon Joe Osei Wusu (Chairman)
2. Henry Nana Boakye (vice chairman)
3. Dr Charles Dwamena
4. Haruna Mohammed (Secretary)
5. Hon Jerry Ahmed Shaib
6. Salam Mustapha
7. Divine Agorhum Otoo
8. Hon Abena Osei Asare
9. Hajia Safia Mohammed
