Voting is currently underway at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, as 7,163 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) elect the party's national officers. The Electoral Commission (EC) is supervising the exercise, which is taking place across 31 polling centres set up within the stadium. This process is part of the NPP's internal reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
A total of 46 candidates are on the final ballot, following the withdrawal of two candidates. Salam Mustapha withdrew from the National Organiser contest, while Evans Kodom withdrew from the National Communications Director contest, leaving Dennis Miracles Aboagye as the sole candidate for that position. The positions being contested include National Chairperson, Vice-Chairpersons, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women's Organiser, National Nasara Organiser, and National Communications Director.
The election covers nine national executive positions, with various candidates vying for the top spots. For the National Chairperson position, there are four candidates: John Boadu, Sammy Crabbe, Paul Afoko, and Boakye Agyarko. The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes for the Vice-Chairpersons positions will become First, Second, and Third Vice-Chairpersons. There are 17 candidates contesting these positions.
The Ashanti Region has the largest delegation, with 1,122 delegates, followed by Greater Accra with 773 delegates, and the Eastern Region with 732 delegates. On the other hand, the Savannah Region has the smallest delegation, with 184 delegates. Before voting, delegates underwent verification and presented an approved identification document, including a Ghana Card, Voter ID card, or NPP party card.
In addition to electing national officers, delegates are also considering proposed amendments to the party's constitution as part of the National Delegates Congress. The congress began with the consideration of the proposed constitutional amendments, with voting for national officers scheduled to follow. This process aims to complete the final stage of the NPP's internal reorganisation.
The outcome of the voting and counting is expected to determine the party's new national leadership. The NPP's internal reorganisation is a crucial step ahead of the 2028 general election. The party is working to ensure a smooth transition and to position itself for the upcoming election.
The NPP's National Delegates Congress is a significant event in Ghana's political landscape. The election of national officers will shape the party's future and direction. The party's leadership will play a crucial role in determining its strategy and approach in the lead-up to the 2028 general election.
Key points
- 7,163 NPP delegates are voting to elect national officers.
- The election covers nine national executive positions.
- The NPP's internal reorganisation is ahead of the 2028 general election.
