The New Patriotic Party has introduced a revised constitution aimed at reshaping the party’s internal structures, expanding participation and addressing grievances that emerged after its loss in the 2024 general election. The document was launched following months of review and consultations that began after the party’s July 2025 National Delegates Conference.
Party leaders say the amendments are designed to strengthen internal democracy and prepare the organisation for the 2028 polls. They argue that the reforms respond to frustrations voiced by former executives, local organisers and long-time members who felt sidelined during the last electoral cycle.
A central change is the broadening of the electoral college that chooses the party’s presidential candidate. Under the new rules, voting rights are extended to a wider group, including former constituency, regional and national executives, as well as past Members of Parliament and former metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives. The intention is to build a more inclusive base and bring back experienced figures who felt disconnected from decision-making in recent years.
The party has also scrapped the special electoral college that previously shortlisted presidential aspirants. Critics of the old system said it concentrated power in the hands of a few and limited the role of grassroots members. The new constitution places the entire selection process in the hands of the expanded electoral college.
Another notable provision is the establishment of the Patriotic Institute – a training body intended to educate young party members on the NPP’s tradition, ideology and organisational history. Officials say the institute is meant to rebuild internal cohesion and ensure that new entrants understand the philosophical foundations of the party.
The revised constitution also introduces reforms aimed at improving communication across the party’s structures and tightening coordination between local, regional and national bodies. The party says these changes seek to correct weaknesses that contributed to internal friction and voter apathy in 2024.
Reaction within the party has been mixed. Supporters of the amendments say the changes mark a genuine step toward rebuilding trust and expanding participation. They argue that bringing former executives back into the fold gives the party a broader pool of experience and reduces resentment that had deepened after the last election.
However, some members and analysts are cautious. They question whether expanding the electoral college will translate into more transparency or simply shift influence to another cluster of party insiders. Others warn that re-integrating former office-holders might limit opportunities for younger members and entrench old networks of patronage.
Despite these concerns, the leadership insists the reforms represent a fresh start. They say the new constitution reflects the lessons of the 2024 election and positions the party to compete more effectively in the years ahead.
As one of Ghana’s two major political parties, the NPP’s internal restructuring is closely watched. Whether the amended constitution succeeds in healing divisions and renewing confidence will be critical to the party’s future – and to the wider political landscape as the country moves toward the next national vote.
