A comprehensive overview of elected positions across all levels of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under the proposed constitutional amendments

By; Hon. Daniel Twumasi Kankam_

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghana’s foremost center-right political organization, has undertaken a far-reaching constitutional review aimed at reinforcing internal democracy, enhancing grassroots participation, and streamlining administrative efficiency. The recent motions submitted to the National Delegates Conference, convened on July 19, 2025, provide a detailed roadmap of the evolving architecture of elected positions across all strata of the party.

This article offers a systematic and professional exposition of the elected roles within the NPP’s governance framework, reflecting both existing structures and proposed constitutional amendments.

1. Polling Station Level: The Foundation of Party Democracy

At the grassroots, the Polling Station Executive Committee forms the bedrock of the party’s electoral machinery. Previously composed of five elected officials, the proposed amendment (Motion Six) expands this structure to seven elected officers:

• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Organiser

• Women’s Organiser

• Youth Organiser

• Communications Officer (new)

• Electoral Affairs Officer (new)

This reform enhances inclusivity, reflects evolving political communication demands, and prepares the party for the anticipated “one-man-one-vote” (OMOV) system.

2. Electoral Area Level: A Strategic New Tier

A pivotal innovation introduced under Motion Five is the formal establishment of the Electoral Area Executive Committee, comprised of five elected officers:

• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Organiser

• Communications Officer

• Electoral Affairs Officer

This new unit fills a long-standing structural gap and is designed to strengthen coordination between polling stations and constituencies.

3. Constituency Level: Building Capacity Through Expansion

The Constituency Executive Committee, already robust, is proposed to undergo strategic augmentation to improve operational capacity and broaden representation (Motions Seven and Eight). The elected positions now encompass:

• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Organiser

• Treasurer

• Women’s Organiser

• Youth Organiser

• Communications Officer (proposed to be elected)

• Research Officer (now distinct from Electoral Affairs)

• Electoral Affairs Officer (proposed to be elected)

• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Coordinator (new)

• Deputies for various roles

The integration of specialised roles such as the PWD Coordinator and the decoupling of research and electoral functions marks a significant step toward functional specialisation.

4. Regional Level: Emphasis on Representation and Professionalism

The Regional Executive Committee mirrors the constituency structure but with a broader mandate. Amendments (Motions Seven, Nine, and Twenty-One) propose a comprehensive list of elected positions:

• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Organiser

• Treasurer

• Women’s Organiser

• Youth Organiser

• Communications Officer (proposed to be elected)

• Research Officer

• Electoral Affairs Officer

• Legal Officer

• PWD Coordinator

• Special Duties Officer

• Deputies for key portfolios

Additionally, Motion Twenty-Two proposes that Constituency Secretaries become members of the Regional Executive Committee, further deepening intra-level synergy.

5. National Level: Strengthening Leadership and Strategic Direction

At the apex of party leadership, the National Executive Committee and National Council oversee national strategy and policy formulation. The constitutional amendments propose reaffirming or modifying the following elected national offices:

• National Chairperson (affirmed as Party Leader — Motion Thirty-Five)

• First, Second, and Third Vice Chairpersons

• General Secretary

• National Organiser

• National Treasurer

• National Women’s Organiser (elected by all female delegates; Motion Fifty-Three)

• National Youth Organiser (elected by all youth delegates; Motion Fifty-Five)

• Director of Communications (proposed to be elected)

• Research Officer

• Electoral Affairs Officer

• Nasara Organiser (renamed from Nasara Coordinator; Motion Fifty-Six)

Notably, the constitutional proposals introduce enhanced representation and voting rights for Chairpersons of Standing Committees and Directors at Party Headquarters (Motion Thirty-Two), signifying the increasing professionalisation of party administration.

6. External Branches: Deepening Diaspora Inclusion

The document accords expanded roles to the party’s diaspora networks. Per Motions Eighteen through Twenty:

• External Branches will have three representatives on the National Executive Committee

• Five representatives on the National Council

• All current executives of the branches to be granted voting rights at both the National Delegates Conference and Presidential Primaries

These reforms are a bold step towards globalising party operations and leveraging the strategic input of the NPP’s international base.

7. Reinforcing Inclusivity Through Voting Rights

Several motions further democratise internal processes by extending delegate voting rights to various groups in party primaries and conferences, including:

• Former MPs, MMDCEs, Ministers, and Deputy Ministers (Motion Forty-Four)

• Former Constituency and Regional Executives (Motion Forty-Five)

• Constituency and Regional Patrons and Elders (Motions Forty-Nine to Fifty-One)

• TESCON Presidents and Patrons (Motions Twenty-Four, Twenty-Five, and Fifty-Two)

These changes represent a fundamental shift toward inclusive and participatory decision-making within the NPP’s political ecosystem.

Conclusion: A Constitution Fit for the Future

The proposed structural and electoral reforms within the New Patriotic Party are not merely procedural; they reflect a deliberate move toward greater accountability, inclusiveness, professionalism, and organisational coherence. By redefining elected positions across all levels; from polling stations to the national executive; the party is signalling its readiness to adapt to modern political realities and sustain its democratic ethos.

As the NPP looks to the future, these amendments provide a clear blueprint for nurturing leadership, fostering grassroots engagement, and ensuring that every level of the party contributes effectively to its mission of national transformation.