The New Patriotic Party (NPP) ,on Saturday, 19th July,convened at the University of Ghana Stadium for its National Delegates Conference.
The event attracted over 5,500 delegates from across the nation, all gathered to engage in essential discussions aimed at redefining the party’s direction following its challenges in the 2024 general elections.
The conference was held under the theme “Rebuilding Together with Our Values,” highlighting a period of reflection and a commitment to realigning with the party’s founding principles.
Key focal points of the conference included a renewed emphasis on internal democracy and strategic reform, encompassing vital areas such as constitutional amendments, electoral processes, grassroots mobilization, governance, and policy development.
However, delegates voted against two significant constitutional amendment proposals: Motion 17 and Motion 54. Motion 17 aimed to amend Article 7(30) of the NPP Constitution to permit Regional Executive Committees to appoint independent supervisors for polling station and electoral area elections, which would exclude constituency-level officers from this responsibility. Delegates expressed concerns that this change could undermine grassroots participation and oversight.
Similarly, Motion 54 proposed to redefine the term “youth” within the party as members aged 35 and under, rather than the existing ceiling of 40 years.
The conference featured notable attendees, including Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP Presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, as well as esteemed senior members of the party, both past and present, former ministers, and delegates representing various regions, all of whom contributed to the discussions held during this important event.
Adomonline’s photojournalist, Joseph Odotei, was on the ground and captured these moments from the event.
