National Council — governance body of the NPP that approves internal election rules and participates in party reorganization discussions.
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Joy Online
… I was at the National Council meeting. They were given a two-week period, and I know at the next council meeting there was a report that they had asked for an extension.” “So I haven’t followed it after that extension was granted to the committee. …
Kennedy Agyapong disciplinary case awaits committee report, says Nana AkomeaThe Chronicle
… The party said the National Council had consequently tasked a nine-member Constitution Amendment Committee, chaired by lawyer Frank Davies, to oversee the process. …
NPP to amend constitutionJoy 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 disputeJoy 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 electionsJoy 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 pollsThe 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 careJoy Online
… The NPP’s National Executive Committee and National Council recently referred Mr. …
NPP Disciplinary Committee won’t crucify Kennedy Agyapong – John DarkoJoy 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 KennedyJoy 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 committeeJoy 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 preparednessThe NPP has signalled readiness to reconcile with former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong if he is willing to engage and work with the party. Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says the party's disciplinary committee, which was given an initial two-week period and later granted an extension, has not yet submitted its report.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has signalled readiness to reconcile with former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong if he is willing to engage and work with the party. Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says the party's disciplinary committee, which was given an initial two-week period and later granted an extension, has not yet submitted its report.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has begun amending its constitution ahead of its October 3, 2026 National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, following a Supreme Court directive that political parties grant voting rights to all members in good standing in presidential and parliamentary primaries within one year.
31 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →