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Full text: Amendments made to NPP's Constitution

The amendments were read by the Chairman of the Constitution Amendment Committee, Frank Davies, surrounded by members.

Full text: Amendments made to NPP's Constitution

Over 7,000 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) convened at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to voice amend sections of the party's constitution. The amendments were presented by Frank Davies, chair of the Constitution Amendment Committee, on October 3. With shouts of "Aye!" the delegates approved the motion to amend Articles 4(1), 4(7), 4(c), 16(9), 7(2), 9(1), 10(1)(3) and 10(2)(2) and (4)(2).

These amendments aim to bolster representation, strengthen constitutency structures, formally recognize IT officers, expand communications leadership, ensure voting rights and establish an administrative manual for Party officers.

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