The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Annual Delegates’ Conference is underway at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
Topmost agenda for the conference is the proposals that have been tabled for possible amendment to the party’s constitution.
The highest among them is a proposal to elect a Presidential Candidate two clear years before a major election.
Speaking ahead of the conference, President Akufo-Addo charged the delegates to ensure the highest level of discipline and uphold the reputation of the party.
He implored the party supporters to refrain from all forms of behaviours capable of bringing the name of the party into disrepute.
President Akufo-Addo made the appeal when he commissioned the party’s constituency office complex at Juaben in the Ashanti Region.
“The party is having its national delegates conference. Some people want to tempt us but they cannot match us. We have what it takes to make us achieve what we want. The person you choose to succeed me will become president after I leave office.”
“All Ghanaians are observing the conference. I am pleading with you all to be disciplined. I also want you all to show unity among ourselves. Let’s comport ourselves to ensure everything goes on smoothly.”
He further called on residents to support whoever he nominates as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area.
The President’s nominee for the area, Alex Sarfo Kantanka had been rejected twice by the assembly members as the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Adjebeng is investigating him for allegedly demanding a refund of bribes he paid to assembly members to facilitate his approval
A total of 17 executives from each constituency will be present at the conference in addition to 10 members of the Regional Council of Elders and patrons, including the regional executives, are expected to participate in the conference.
By Vincent Kubi