Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that it took over three months of intensive work, consultations, and stakeholder engagements to consolidate more than 300 proposed amendments into the 56 motions currently being considered at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Delegates Conference.
Speaking on Channel One TV on Saturday, July 19, Oppong Nkrumah shed light on the detailed process that led to the final motion list being debated at the conference, emphasising that the extensive proposals reflected the vibrant participation of party members and the party’s commitment to inclusive reform.
“It took about three months to consolidate the about 300 proposals and engage various stakeholders to bring them to this number. We had about 20 proposals on the same matter. You have to consult and see how to convert those 20 proposals into one motion,” he said.
The NPP’s National Delegates Conference, underway at the University of Ghana Stadium, has brought together more than 5,500 delegates from across the country. Held under the theme “Rebuilding Together with Our Values,” the conference marks a critical step in repositioning the party following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah further explained that the committee responsible for the amendment process did not discard any proposal but rather merged similar ones into unified motions through focus group discussions and consultations with proposers.
“We don’t want a situation where people will say, ‘Because I didn’t see my proposal on the motion paper, it wasn’t factored. It may be part of the many proposals on a particular subject. After the consultations and discussions, the Constitutional Amendment Committee crystalises them into one motion to achieve a line of best fit for all of us,” he clarified.
Chairman of the Planning Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, earlier confirmed that the 56 motions reflect the consolidated views of the party’s grassroots and leadership. He noted that each motion will be presented, seconded, and voted on to guide the party’s forward march.