The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is holding its National Delegates Conference today,July 19, drawing over 5,500 delegates to the University of Ghana Stadium in a pivotal gathering aimed at reshaping the party following its 2024 electoral defeat.
The one-day convention, convened under the theme “Rebuilding Together with Our Values,” marks the first major post-election reckoning for the party, which is seeking to reposition itself ahead of the 2028 general elections. Delegates are set to deliberate on 59 proposed constitutional amendments that could significantly alter the party’s internal structure, candidate selection process, and approach to grassroots engagement.
Among the most consequential proposals is a reform that would expand the pool of delegates eligible to vote in presidential primaries. The move is seen as a direct challenge to the party’s existing Special Electoral College system, which has drawn criticism for centralizing power among a narrow group of elites.
Party officials say the reforms aim to strengthen internal democracy and rebuild public trust in the wake of the 2024 loss. “This conference is not just procedural—it’s strategic,” said one senior party member familiar with the agenda. “We are reviewing not just how we choose leaders, but how we reflect our base.”
The NPP’s leadership has come under pressure in recent months to offer a clear path forward following a bruising defeat to National Democratic Congress (NDC). Analysts say the success—or failure—of the proposed amendments could shape the party’s competitiveness over the next electoral cycle.
Legal clouds hover over the conference, however, after two party members filed an injunction earlier in the week to halt the gathering, citing constitutional breaches over procedural irregularities. Still, party leaders moved forward with plans, saying the event is being conducted in line with party rules.
A two-thirds majority vote is required to pass any constitutional changes—an ambitious threshold that will test the party’s internal cohesion.
