The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unveiled key details of its upcoming 2026 reorganisation exercise, following a press briefing by the party’s General Secretary.
The comprehensive roadmap outlines nomination fees, qualification requirements, election structures, and timelines aimed at strengthening internal systems ahead of the next general elections.
At the national level, aspiring candidates will be required to pay varying fees depending on the position they seek. The chairmanship slot attracts a nomination fee of GH¢50,000, while the vice chairmanship costs GH¢30,000.
Those contesting for the General Secretary position will pay GH¢25,000, with all other national executive roles priced at GH¢10,000. However, the party has introduced a concession for inclusivity, allowing Youth Organisers, Women Organisers, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to pay only 50 percent of the stated fees.
For regional positions, chairmanship forms will cost GH¢10,000, while vice chairmanship forms are pegged at GH¢8,000. All other regional roles are set at GH¢5,000. At the constituency level, chairmanship aspirants will pay GH¢1,500, first vice chairmanship costs GH¢1,000, and all other positions are priced at GH¢500. Notably, individuals seeking to contest for Constituency Secretary must possess at least a diploma qualification.
At the grassroots level, the party has maintained relatively low fees to encourage participation. Polling station forms are set at GHC 10, while Electoral Area Coordinator forms cost GH¢50. This approach reflects the party’s commitment to deepening grassroots engagement and broadening participation in its internal democratic processes.
The NPP also detailed the structure of its constituency election system. Polling station executives will include positions such as Chairman, Secretary, Organiser, Youth Organiser, Women Organiser, Electoral Affairs Officer, and Communication Officer. Electoral area executives and constituency executives will similarly comprise a range of leadership roles designed to ensure effective coordination and representation across all levels of the party.
In addition to elected roles, several positions will be filled through appointments. These include Financial Secretary, Deputy Organiser, Deputy Youth Organiser, Deputy Women Organiser, Deputy Nasara Organiser, Electoral Officer, Research Officer, and PWD Coordinator.
The reorganisation exercise will follow a clearly defined timeline beginning with a membership drive from March 1 to March 31, 2026. This will be followed by a verification phase from April 1 to April 14. Polling station elections are scheduled for May 10 to May 16, while electoral area elections will take place between June 10 and June 15. Constituency elections are slated for July 11 to July 12, with regional elections set for August 8 to August 9.
The process will also include elections for external branches and chapters between June and August, culminating in the national executive elections from September 18 to September 20, 2026.
As part of the guidelines, polling station elections will be supervised by a three-member committee appointed by the Constituency Executive Committee (CEC). Eligible committee members must be senior party figures, former executives, assembly members, former MPs, or recognised opinion leaders. The committee is limited to overseeing a maximum of ten polling station elections unless special permission is granted.
Elections are to be conducted strictly at designated polling station meeting venues, with at least four days’ notice given prior to the exercise. Voting will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., either by ballot or headcount. To contest, aspirants must be nominated by one registered member and seconded by two others.
The party has also outlined clear qualification requirements for certain roles. For instance, a polling station secretary must be at least a Senior High School (SHS) graduate. Furthermore, all registered members at a polling station will be eligible to vote, reinforcing the party’s commitment to grassroots democracy.
Dispute resolution mechanisms have also been established. Disqualified aspirants may appeal to the CEC and, if necessary, seek further review from the Regional Executive Committee (REC), whose decision will be final.
According to the party, all election data will be digitised and entered into its database by constituency officials, with verification and validation carried out at both constituency and regional levels.
The reorganisation process is expected to promote unity, resolve internal challenges, and position the NPP strongly as it prepares to contest for power against the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the next general elections.
