Policy Think Tank, Danquah Institute (DI), has called on newly elected national executives of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to work with the rank and file of the party in order to break the eight years’ governance cycle.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Institute to commend the party for conducting a peaceful and successful national delegates’ conference. The statement noted that the” NPP has always proven to be a party that leads in the deepening of democracy”
“The Danquah Institute congratulates the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for a well-coordinated and successful national election. As custodians and forbearers of the ideals of the Danquah -Busia-Dombo tradition, we express our profound appreciation to all Aspirants for the display of commitment to the ideals we hold so dear,” parts of the statement read.
Deepening democracy
Portions of the statement noted that the NPP has always proven to be a party that leads in the deepening of democracy in the country, urging the new leadership to work in unity with all members.
“The utmost objective must be to build consensus and emulate the ideals that have always been the bedrock of our dear party. We look forward to working with all party faithful as we rise to build towards the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections,” the statement said
The governing New Patriotic Party, last weekend, elected new set of national officers to lead the party for the next four years, and to particularly spearhead its determination to win the 2024 general elections
The election saw a five-time contender, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, emerge as the party’s National Chairman, with Justin Frimpong Kodua (JFK), Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), emerging as the General Secretary.
Mr Ntim garnered 4,014 votes, representing 72.76 per cent of the votes cast, to beat six other contenders. For the General Secretary position, Mr Kodua polled 2,837 votes, representing 51.06 per cent, to unseat the incumbent, John Boadu, who polled 2,524 votes, representing 45.43 per cent.
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