The New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana is set to hold its national executive elections on October 3 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Ahead of the elections, the party's Organisation Committee Chairperson, Anthony Karbo, has clarified that the contest should focus on choosing party officers with the capacity to organise and strengthen the party for the 2028 general elections.
Mr Karbo rejected suggestions that the elections could produce a slate of candidates aligned to the party's flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He emphasized that the choice of the party's flagbearer had already been made and should be separated from the contest to elect its national officers. The positions up for election include National Chairman, General Secretary, National Organiser, National Women's Organiser, and National Youth Organiser.
According to Mr Karbo, delegates should assess aspirants based on their competence and capacity rather than their proximity to the flagbearer. He stressed that there could not be a category of "Bawumia candidates" in the contest, as the focus should be on electing efficient party officers who can help deliver the party's project. The NPP has cleared 47 aspirants to contest nine national positions, although the number of candidates has since changed following withdrawals.
The NPP's national executive elections come at a time when the party is preparing for the 2028 general elections. Mr Karbo's comments reflect the party's efforts to ensure that its internal elections are focused on selecting capable leaders who can contribute to the party's success. The party has been working to strengthen its organisation and preparations for the upcoming elections.
A total of 47 aspirants were initially cleared to contest the nine national positions. However, the number of candidates has changed due to withdrawals. The party's Organisation Committee Chairperson encouraged delegates to focus on the qualities and capabilities of the aspirants rather than their perceived association with the party's flagbearer.
The NPP's upcoming national executive elections are seen as crucial for the party's preparations for the 2028 general elections. The party's leaders have been engaging with various stakeholders to ensure that the elections are conducted smoothly and transparently. The elections are expected to take place on October 3 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
In conclusion, the NPP is set to elect its national officers on October 3, with a focus on selecting capable leaders who can contribute to the party's success in the 2028 general elections. The party's Organisation Committee Chairperson, Anthony Karbo, has emphasized that the contest should be based on the competence and capacity of the aspirants rather than their proximity to the party's flagbearer.
Key points
- The NPP will elect national officers on October 3, with a focus on selecting capable leaders for the 2028 general elections.
- Anthony Karbo stated that there won't be "Bawumia candidates" in the contest, emphasizing that aspirants should be assessed based on their competence and capacity.
- A total of 47 aspirants were initially cleared to contest the nine national positions, although the number of candidates has changed due to withdrawals.
