From Majority to Minority: NPP NEC Prepares for High-Stakes January 2 Meeting
Meeting to determine parliamentary leadership and plan for party’s revival
- NEC to decide on leadership roles for the 9th Parliament, with Afenyo-Markin favored by some party stalwarts
- Focus on analyzing electoral loss and strategizing for grassroots revitalization and structural reorganization
- Discussions to shape the NPP’s parliamentary influence and long-term political revival
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to meet on January 2, 2025, at the party’s headquarters in Accra to tackle pressing issues following its significant defeat in the December 7, 2024, general elections.
This pivotal gathering, the first since the party’s transition to parliamentary minority status, aims to address critical matters, including the leadership structure for the 9th Parliament. Internal discussions have sparked debates over retaining Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Majority Leader, as the Minority Leader, with party stalwarts such as Joseph Osei Owusu endorsing his continuity.
The NEC is also expected to delve into the causes of the electoral loss, strategies for grassroots revitalization, and reorganization of party structures. The outcomes of this meeting could shape the NPP’s future trajectory as it seeks to reposition itself for political relevance.