As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) heads into its National Delegates Conference from July 18-20, 2025, concerns are mounting over a significant constitutional breach with concerns that the party leadership appears to be violating Article 19 of the NPP Constitution, which outlines strict procedures for proposing and circulating amendments ahead of the conference.
This development, according to experienced politician, former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Joe Ghartey, raises fears of increasing exclusivity and sidelining grassroots participation.
Ghartey, l when contacted over the weekend, was flabbergasted about the gross breach of the constitution, saying Article 19 of the NPP's constitution was being "grossly breached due to the fact that barely a week to the National Delegates Conference, the proposed amendment has not been submitted to the regional and constituency offices by the General Secretary." He further asked, "NPP why?" Breach of Constitutional Procedure Article 19 of the NPP Constitution states: "Every amendment to this Constitution shall be made at the National Delegates Conference provided, however, that no amendment shall be made unless: i) Notice of such amendment has been submitted in writing to the General Secretary not later than two (2) months before the National Delegates Conference.
ii) The General Secretary has circulated the proposed amendment to every Regional and Constituency Office at least one (1) month before the National Delegates Conference." However, Joe Ghartey stated with less than a week to the start of the conference, the proposed amendment - contained in the Frank Davis Report - has not been formally circulated by the General Secretary to regional and constituency offices, as required.
