Wed, 30 Sep 2026 NPP

Make presidential candidate leader of the party, not national chairman — NPP members

By Jacob Agyenim Boateng || Contributor

Some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region have called on delegates to the party's upcoming National Delegates Conference to make the Presidential Candidate the leader of the party instead of the National Chairman.

According to them, the move will ensure clarity in leadership, unity of command and effective direction as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections.

Speaking to OTEC News on Tuesday September 29, 2026, ahead of the conference scheduled for Saturday, the party members said having the National Chairman as leader creates dual power centres which often lead to friction, mixed messaging and power struggles between the party headquarters and the flagbearer's camp.

They noted that globally, the presidential candidate is recognized as the face and leader of the party going into a general election.

A member explained that making the presidential candidate the leader will give him the authority to shape the campaign message, strategy and team, while aligning responsibility with accountability.

Another added that when the candidate is made leader, it will prevent internal conflicts and ensure that all party structures rally behind one clear leader.

The members therefore urged delegates to vote massively for the amendment to make the party more united, focused and formidable heading into the 2028 polls.

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