The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has mobilised thousands of police officers to maintain order at its National Delegates Conference and elections in Kumasi. The conference is scheduled to take place at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 3. According to Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, Chairperson of the NPP's Organisation Committee, between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed ahead of the conference.
The deployed police officers will oversee traffic management, secure the hostels accommodating delegates and guests, and maintain order both within and around the stadium. Karbo expressed his appreciation for the Inspector General of Police and the Ashanti Regional Police Command, crediting their collaboration as a key factor in the smooth build-up to the event. He noted that the police had worked hard to deploy the officers to help with security arrangements and traffic within the hostels and the stadium.
Conference preparations are well advanced, with public address systems being installed at the venue and delegates beginning to arrive and settle into their assigned hostels. Karbo also singled out the conduct of aspirants and delegates as a positive sign, saying all contestants had remained cooperative throughout the preparations. He added that delegates were equally expected to carry themselves responsibly to help guarantee a successful outing for the party.
The NPP Organisation Committee Chairperson expressed strong confidence that the conference would proceed without incident, describing the overall state of readiness as encouraging. Karbo praised the Inspector General of Police and the Ashanti Regional Police Command for their cooperation ahead of the event. The party's preparations have been underway for some time, with various measures being put in place to ensure a smooth and secure event.
In a related development, Adam Abdul Majeed, a former NPP constituency secretary for the Asawase constituency, passed away recently. The news of his death was shared on Facebook on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, by Awal Mohammed, a well-known member of the NPP Communications Team. The exact circumstances leading to the Ashanti Region-based NPP politician's death remain unknown.
Majeed had previously survived a devastating domestic gas explosion in Kumasi that took the lives of his wife, young child, and house help. The NPP has since been paying its respects to the late politician. The party's National Delegates Conference and elections are expected to take place without any major incidents, given the extensive security measures in place.
The event is expected to be a major milestone for the NPP, with various stakeholders and delegates gathering to make key decisions. The party's leadership has expressed confidence in the security arrangements and preparations, which have been underway for some time. With the deployment of thousands of police officers and other security measures, the stage is set for a successful and incident-free event.
Key points
- The NPP has deployed between 3,000 and 4,000 police officers to maintain order at its National Delegates Conference and elections in Kumasi.
- The conference is scheduled to take place at Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 3.
- The party's leadership has expressed confidence in the security arrangements and preparations for the event.
