The 2021 NPP Delegates Conference held in Kumasi

The Annual Delegates Conference of the NPP was held at the Heroes Park in Kumasi to bring together party faithful to plan ahead into the future and make things better for the party in the coming years.

No one should unreasonably think that planning ahead in this way was a waste of time. Rather, it helped the party to put ideas together and shape up things in a manner that helped the political entity to operate effectively and efficiently in line with the wishes and aspirations of its followers.

The event was held in conformity with Article 9 (2) sub- section 1 of the NPP constitution. It was attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as well as former President John Agyekum Kufuor, members of the National Council, party executives at the national, regional and local levels.

OTHER ATTENDANTS

Also in attendance were NPP members of Parliament, Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives ( MMDCEs), members of the various wings of the party including the NASARA or zongo group.

DYNAMIC POLITICAL PARTY

Every dynamic political party worth its salt must from time to time, explore new ways of being about changing that are necessary to promote socio- economic development for the people it governs.

CHANGES

Such changes have been ongoing from time to time but since society is dynamic, these changes must continue unabated especially in conformity with the exigencies of the times.

THEME

The programme was organised under the theme: “ NPP : our resolve, our determination and commitment to Ghana’s development”.

GOAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY

There is no doubt that a political party must not only seek or fight for political power to misrule a country. Instead, the political power must be used to serve the interest of the people which includes education, healthcare,agricultural development, employment, road construction and development in other sectors of the economy.

CONSISTENCY GROWTH NEEDED

Consistency in economic growth is what is needed at every time to improve upon the welfare of people.

DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Such an agenda of development is what is needed to promote Ghana as a united front to begin an endless programme of economic and political growth for everyone in the country.

ACHIEVEMENTS BY NPP

As a political party, the New Patriotic Party can boast of great and fabulous achievements that have become the envy of many people in the country as well as other people in various parts of the world.

NO RELAXATION

This is not to say that the party should relax or rest on its oars but should work harder to address other challenges facing the nation.

UNITY NEEDED

The party needs to remain United at all times so as to be able to become victorious in future contests.

PARTY LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT

The party leadership and supporters must remain united and see to it that every member of the party is given due recognition.

Vice President Bawumia pointed out that the NPP has not been able to solve all problems facing the country but they have done well so far and are still addressing other problems. This point dovetails into what President Akufo-Addo said that the party had an economic programme to address the other challenges facing the country.

WELL ORGANISED CONFERENCE

The NPP Delegates Conference in Kumasi was not only well organised but also well attended by the delegates. In all, 5,000 delegates attended the event and actively participated in the various programmes outlined for the three days. It is also good that other political parties attended the event to express their views on what went on. Other people even attended the programme from outside the country and all these go to show that the democratic credentials of the New Patriotic Party is not only well rooted and well developed, but extends beyond the borders of the country.

The NPP could not discuss and approve or disapprove the various proposed amendments tabled by party members. In spite of this, however, it is recommended that the relevant committee under the leadership of Hon. Afenyo Markins should carefully examine all the proposals in a critical manner in the interest of the party. This should be well done so that as a political party, the NPP will be able to grow from strength to strength and also from victory to victory.

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BY DR KOFI AMPONSAH-BEDIAKO