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National Council

National Council — governing body of the opposition NPP that approves internal election rules and regulations.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The elections, which were scheduled to be held on Saturday, were put on hold after petitions challenging the credibility of the constituency register were submitted to the party’s Elections Committee of the National Council.

    Ablekuma West NPP Constituency executive elections postponed indefinitely over register dispute
  3. Joy Online

    Some supporters of the affected aspirants have called for the intervention of the party’s national leadership, including the Steering Committee, National Executive Committee and National Council, to review the matter and ensure that due process is followed.

    NPP-USA faces internal dispute over disqualification of 5 aspirants ahead of branch elections
  4. Joy Online

    It claimed that although the party’s National Council later intervened to allow broader participation, the incident had raised concerns about inclusiveness within the branch.

    Concerned NPP-USA members demand release of election album, raise transparency concerns ahead of branch polls
  5. The Chronicle

    An avalanche of petitions against Ken Agyapong have been forwarded by National Executive Council (NEC) and National Council (NC) to the National Disciplinary Committee, in accordance with the Party’s constitution.

    NPP Communicator pleads with party to handle ‘Ken Must Go’ saga with care
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The NPP’s National Executive Committee and National Council recently referred Mr.

    NPP Disciplinary Committee won’t crucify Kennedy Agyapong – John Darko
  8. Joy Online

    It would show that the NPP is more interested in confronting wrongdoing than silencing people who are speaking uncomfortable truths.” His remarks come after the NPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council referred Mr.

    Petitions against Kennedy Agyapong unwarranted; NPP should probe corruption claims – Dr Kennedy
  9. Joy Online

    The decision was taken by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council at a meeting held today, Thursday, June 25, with the disciplinary body being given two weeks to investigate the petitions and submit its recommendations.

    NPP refers petitions against Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee
  10. Joy Online

    The National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) are meeting today, Thursday, June 25, to deliberate on key issues affecting the party, with emphasis on internal reorganisation and preparations for upcoming internal elections

    NPP NEC convenes to review internal reorganisation and election preparedness
  11. Joy Online

    The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked the United States of America (USA) branch of the party to fully comply with the rules and regulations approved by the National Council and the National Executive Committee for the organisati

    Comply with rules, regulations governing internal elections – NPP tells USA branch
  12. May 2026
  13. The Chronicle

    The decision, taken by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council at a meeting held on Thursday, May 7, forms part of efforts to reorganise the party machinery following its defeat in the 2024 elections and position itself for a political comeback.

    NPP Reconstitutes Key Committees Ahead of 2028 Election Battle

Tuesday 28 July

  1. NPP postpones Ablekuma West constituency elections indefinitely

    The New Patriotic Party has indefinitely postponed its Ablekuma West Constituency executive elections following petitions challenging the credibility of the electoral register, with hearings revealing significant irregularities including the removal of the constituency secretary's name.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NPP-USA disqualifies five election aspirants over membership dues dispute

    The United States Branch of the NPP has disqualified five aspirants from internal elections, citing non-payment of membership dues. The affected candidates have rejected the disqualification and presented receipts as evidence they paid dues, prompting concerns about the fairness of the electoral process and calls for national leadership intervention.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. NPP-USA members demand election album release amid transparency concerns

    Concerned members of the NPP USA branch have called on leadership to release the official election album ahead of branch polls, citing delays in access to the voters' register and alleged administrative lapses with only eight days remaining before elections. The group claims that some chapter elections began shortly after midnight without members having prior access to the election album, raising questions about transparency and fairness.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. NPP official urges caution in handling Ken Agyapong disciplinary petitions

    An Ashanti Regional Communication Team member of the NPP has advised the party's National Disciplinary Committee to resolve petitions against former Presidential Aspirant Ken Ohene Agyapong carefully, cautioning that haste could create further complications for the party.

    2 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Saturday 27 June

  1. NPP disciplinary process not persecution of Agyapong

    John Darko, MP for Suame, has urged NPP members to remain calm over the referral of Kennedy Agyapong to the party's National Disciplinary Committee, stating that the process is part of the party's internal democratic structures and does not mean Agyapong has been found guilty or will be persecuted.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dr Kennedy says petitions against Agyapong are unwarranted

    Political activist and former NPP presidential aspirant Dr Arthur Kennedy has described as "unwarranted" petitions filed against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, arguing that his comments about the stalled Afari Military Hospital project and alleged party corruption did not breach the NPP constitution.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. NPP refers Kennedy Agyapong to disciplinary committee

    The New Patriotic Party has referred former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over public comments deemed detrimental to party unity. The disciplinary body has been given two weeks to investigate and submit recommendations.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP meets to review restructuring and internal election preparations

    The opposition NPP's National Executive Committee and National Council are meeting to discuss internal reorganisation and preparations for upcoming internal elections, part of efforts to rebuild following the 2024 general election defeat. The party is also addressing petitions filed against former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong over his criticism of the party's failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital and his recent remarks.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. NPP tells USA branch to comply with internal election rules

    The New Patriotic Party's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee has directed the NPP's USA branch to fully comply with rules and regulations approved by the National Council and National Executive Committee for internal elections, after the USA branch challenged the constitutionality of certain provisions relating to external branches.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. NPP reconstitutes key committees ahead of 2028 elections

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has reconstituted its Standing and Sector Committees following its 2024 election defeat, appointing experienced figures to lead Finance, Electoral Affairs, Disciplinary, and Policy committees as part of efforts to reorganise and position itself for a political comeback.

    8 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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