Legon, Accra – The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is fully prepared to host its pivotal National Delegates Conference on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Party officials have confirmed that all logistical, electoral, and security arrangements are in place for a smooth, credible, and transparent process.
Thousands of delegates from the party’s 275 constituencies, regional branches, and international chapters are expected to attend, making it one of the most consequential internal political events ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Delegates will elect new national executives—including a National Chairman, General Secretary, National Organizer, and other key positions—to lead the party in its next chapter after narrowly losing the 2024 elections.
Historical Significance of NPP Delegates Conferences
Since its founding in 1992, the NPP has held National Delegates Conferences to elect its leadership and set the party’s strategic direction. These conferences have often been the platform for both unity and internal contestation:
In 2005, early presidential hopefuls including Nana Akufo-Addo and Alan Kyerematen began consolidating internal support ahead of the 2007 primaries.
The 2010 Tamale conference reflected efforts to broaden party appeal in northern Ghana and saw the rise of new youth leaders.
The 2014 conference, also in Tamale, brought Paul Afoko and Kwabena Agyapong into the party’s executive fold—a decision that later led to internal conflict and their suspension.
At the 2018 Koforidua conference, Freddie Blay won the National Chairmanship amidst controversy over his provision of 275 branded buses to constituencies, drawing praise and criticism in equal measure.
In 2022, the NPP’s last conference before the 2024 elections resulted in a major shake-up when Justin Kodua Frimpong defeated incumbent General Secretary John Boadu, signaling a shift in grassroots momentum.
2025: A Test of Transition and Unity
This year’s conference at the University of Ghana Stadium is being seen as a transition moment—a test of the party’s post-election resilience and a platform for generational renewal.
General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, who is expected to seek re-election, has pledged a credible process. The Electoral Commission will supervise voting, while security will be ensured by the Ghana Police Service and party marshals.
Anticipated Outcomes
With the position of National Chairman and other top posts being contested by multiple high-profile figures, the outcome could significantly shape the NPP’s roadmap to 2026—both in terms of campaign strategy and flagbearer selection should the current leadership choose not to run again.
Observers believe the results will offer insight into the party’s internal alliances, ideological direction, and capacity to mount a cohesive campaign against the governing NDC or any emerging third .
