Oquaye Report Prompts NPP to Review Party Constitution
Nine-member committee formed to consider amendments based on findings of the Oquaye Committee post-2024 elections.
- A new team has been set up to review and amend the party’s constitution
- The move follows findings from the Oquaye Committee’s analysis of the 2024 election defeat
- Party leadership plans a nationwide tour to engage members and restore grassroots confidence
In response to its 2024 electoral defeat, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established a nine-member committee to initiate a review and potential overhaul of its constitution.
This follows the presentation of a comprehensive post-election assessment by the Oquaye Committee during an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Wednesday, April 16.
Chaired by Professor Mike Oquaye, the 12-member investigative body was commissioned to explore the causes behind the NPP’s loss of the presidency to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s John Dramani Mahama and the dramatic drop in parliamentary seats, which saw the party lose 50 and its legislative majority.
Speaking to the press, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong revealed that the new nine-member committee has been tasked with analyzing the Oquaye report and recommending constitutional amendments where necessary.
“The National Council has accepted the report, but there’s a need for broader discussions. Based on the insights provided, we have set up a nine-member committee to review the constitution and incorporate any necessary reforms,” he explained.
Frimpong emphasized that while the party has just received the report, efforts will be made to share its content and implications with members and the wider public in due course. He also cautioned against speculation or misinformation regarding the report’s findings.
“As we digest the report, we urge all members to refrain from making assumptions or unfounded public statements. We’ll communicate the key takeaways at the appropriate time,” he added.
As part of broader reform efforts, the NPP leadership also plans a nationwide engagement tour to connect with grassroots supporters, rebuild trust, and discuss the path forward.
The high-stakes NEC meeting, which took place at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, drew major party figures including former President Nana Akufo-Addo, 2024 flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and top executive members.
