# NPP Delegates Congress: The 14 approved constitutional amendments - MyJoyOnline

> The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved 14 amendments to its constitution at its National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, as the party seeks to strengthen its internal structures, administration and electoral preparedness.

- Published: 2026-10-03T20:00:29.349Z
- Updated: 2026-10-03T20:00:29.349Z
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- Involves: 14 amendments to its constitution, Amend Article 10(10)(2) to reinstate the President, when the party is in government, as a member of the National Steering Committee, Amend Article 10(13) to grant chairpersons of Regional Councils of Elders voting rights at the National Delegates Conference, Amend Article 10(13) to grant chairpersons of Regional Patrons voting rights at the National Delegates Conference, Amend Article 10(2) to mandate the National Council to provide an administrative manual outlining the duties, responsibilities and functions of all elected and non-elected party officers at all levels, Amend Article 10(5) to provide for three additional National Vice Chairpersons, bringing the total to six—three elected and three appointed, Amend Article 10(5) to provide that the offices of First, Second and Third National Vice Chairpersons will be separate elective positions, with each contested independently at the National Delegates Conference, Amend Article 15(12) by adding a new paragraph mandating the Women’s Wing to champion and promote the progressive advancement of women’s participation in politics in accordance with the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121), Amend Article 7(2) to provide for the appointment of an additional constituency vice chairperson to the Constituency Executive Committee, Amend Articles 10(3), 10(3)(2) and 10(4)(2) to provide that the presidential candidate, in consultation with the National Executive Committee, shall develop the campaign structure for the presidential election and appoint the chairperson and other members of the National Campaign Advisory Committee, subject to approval by the National Council, Amend Articles 10(41) and 13 to provide that when the party has an elected presidential candidate, the presidential candidate shall be the leader of the party, Amend Articles 4(17)(c) and 16(9) to increase the representation of the National Council of Elders on the National Disciplinary Committee from one to two members

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