NPP Conference: Flagbearer Now Party Leader As Delegates Approve 14 Amendments
By Dominic Duut | Noblenews
Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have approved all 14 proposed constitutional amendment motions at the party’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, paving the way for the election of new national executives.
The approval came despite an earlier proposal by Acting National Chairman Joseph Danquah Smith for the constitutional amendments to be deferred to the party’s next conference.
The amendments were considered at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 3, as the first major item on the congress agenda.
Mr Smith had argued that the exercise should be postponed because of time constraints, expressing concern that delegates might not have adequate time to study and consider the proposals while simultaneously taking part in the national executive elections.
Delegates, however, proceeded with the constitutional review and unanimously approved all 14 motions presented by the Constitution Amendment Committee chaired by Frank Davies.
Key Amendments Approved.
Among the key changes is an amendment concerning who leads the party.
At the NPP’s January 31, 2026 conference, a clause was introduced stating that the National Chairman would be the leader of the party at all material times. The latest amendment reverses that arrangement, making the party’s flagbearer the leader.
The conference also approved changes to the election of Vice Chairpersons.Under the previous system, candidates contested the position of National First Vice Chairman, with the first, second and third Vice Chairpersons determined according to the number of votes obtained. The new arrangement allows candidates to declare and contest specific Vice Chairperson positions.
Delegates further approved the appointment of three additional Vice Chairpersons who will not be elected, the creation of Deputy Communications Officer positions and the elevation of the IT Officer to an executive position.
According to Chairman of the Amendment Committee, Frank Davies, the amendments were critical to curing grey areas from the 2025 amendments and plunging the party into better shape ahead of the 2028 elections.
