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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its internal election guidelines, citing practical challenges encountered during its ongoing registration and electoral processes.
The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, held at its headquarters. The NEC acted on behalf of the National Council in accordance with the party’s constitution.
In a statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party said the revised guidelines are aimed at strengthening internal democracy, improving transparency, and ensuring a more credible electoral process across all levels.
Under the new rules, polling station elections may be suspended in the event of disputes, particularly where members, including those registered online, are denied the opportunity to vote or participate.
Such disputes will be escalated through constituency structures to regional steering committees for resolution.
The party has also capped polling station executive positions at 25 per station and introduced clearer provisions for cluster polling stations. Members will now be allowed to contest within clusters, provided they reside within the relevant electoral area.
Eligibility requirements have been tightened, with members now required to reside and vote within the same polling station area in which they seek to contest. Exceptions apply to special polling stations, including those in security zones, tertiary institutions, government ministries, markets, and hospitals.
At the electoral area level, committees will be permitted to conduct up to 10 executive elections. Polling station executives seeking elevation to this level must first resign from their current positions before filing nominations.
For chapter elections, the NEC has formalised committee structures and introduced flexibility in voting methods, allowing for both in-person voting and the use of the party’s official e-voting platform.
Eligibility to vote or contest at this level requires a minimum of two years of active party membership.
The positions to be contested at the chapter level will mirror those at the constituency level, including chairperson, secretary, organiser, and communications officer roles. Newly elected executives will also appoint officers responsible for research, electoral affairs, and financial management.
Branch-level elections will similarly be conducted either physically or through the e-voting platform, with eligibility restricted to members who have been active for at least two years.
The party has aligned branch executive positions with those at the regional level to ensure structural consistency across its hierarchy. Elected branch executives will also appoint additional officers to support administrative and operational functions.
As part of the broader reforms, the NEC has constituted an ad hoc committee to develop a comprehensive manual outlining the roles and responsibilities of party officers.
The committee is chaired by former NPP National Chairman Peter Mac Manu and includes legal and governance experts drawn from within the party.
The NPP has urged all members and stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the revised guidelines and comply strictly with the new provisions.
According to the party, the reforms are intended to promote unity, inclusiveness, and credibility as it strengthens its internal democratic processes ahead of future elections.
The statement concluded with a call for cooperation among members, reaffirming the party’s commitment to upholding its core values and traditions.