NPP UK Launches 11-Member Committee to Drive Major Branch Reforms

Andy Owusu, Branch Chairman

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) UK Branch has inaugurated an 11-member Reforms Committee tasked with reviewing the Branch's operations and recommending reforms.

Branch Chairman Andy Owusu formally inaugurated the Committee on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during an extraordinary meeting of the Branch in London. He charged members to carry out their work diligently and impartially.

Edmund Sekyere was named Chairperson, with George Nana Boakye serving as Vice Chairperson. Dr Sandra Appiah-Kubi will serve as Secretary. The other members are Alex Appiah Mensah, Rukaya Acheampong, Margaret Kwarteng, Doreen Kyeremeh, Richard Bioh, Rob Nayan, Michael Osei Frimpong and Douglas Osei-Appauh.

Mandate of the Committee

The Committee has been established to examine the Branch's operations and identify areas requiring improvement. Its objective is to strengthen systems and accountability while developing structures that remain effective regardless of changes in leadership.

“Every organisation must be willing to examine itself, recognise areas where improvements are needed and take the necessary steps to move forward,” Chairman Andy Owusu said.

“This reform exercise is about building a stronger NPP UK with structures that can serve the Party and its members effectively.”

He urged the Committee to engage members across all chapters during the review process.

“I encourage the Committee to listen to members across all our chapters. Every member has a stake in the future of this Branch, and the reform process should give due consideration to the experiences, concerns and suggestions of our people,” he said.

Focus on Practical Reforms

Mr Owusu stressed that the Committee's work should lead to tangible outcomes.

“We do not want a report that will simply sit on a shelf. We want practical recommendations that can improve how our Branch operates, strengthen accountability and make our structures more effective,” he stated.

He added that the Committee should also consider “how many chapters must exist in the UK, where and how they should be organised and run.”

According to Mr Owusu, the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) will consult the Council of Elders and seek its representation on the Reforms Committee.

He noted that the wisdom and experience of the Council of Elders are critical to the reform process, particularly in shaping the future architecture of NPP UK.

Areas Under Review

Among other responsibilities, the Committee will examine the Branch's decision-making processes, the responsibilities of officers, chapter administration, member participation and accountability mechanisms.

It will also identify any rules, regulations or procedures that require clarification or improvement.

Any proposed changes will be subjected to the Party's established procedures. Upon completing its work, the Committee will submit a report outlining the challenges identified, proposed reforms and an implementation plan.

The Committee will serve an initial six-month term beginning November 8, 2026, and ending around May 2027. During this period, it will review existing arrangements and present its recommendations to the BEC.

The Branch now awaits the Committee's recommendations, which are expected to guide the review of current practices and the implementation of necessary reforms.