NDC delegation leaves NPP conference over delayed start

A delegation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) departed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Delegates Conference in Kumasi due to frustration over the delayed start of the event. The NDC representatives, headed by Deputy National Organiser Dzifa Tsegah, arrived at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the morning to deliver a message of solidarity to the NPP, but had to leave after waiting for several hours.

The NPP conference, set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, convened 7,163 delegates from throughout Ghana to elect national officers and deliberate on potential alterations to the party's constitution. Speaking to the media prior to her departure, Ms Tsegah noted that the NDC delegation had arrived around 9:30 a.m., yet they were still waiting near 2 p.m. for the program to begin.

She expressed concerns about the conference's organization and encouraged the NPP to tackle its internal issues as it strives to reinforce its position as the opposition party. "We were here half past 9 a.m., it’s almost 2 p.m. and we have been waiting and it doesn’t look like they are ready," she remarked. Ms Tsegah elaborated that the NDC delegation had come to show support to the NPP and wished the party well in its internal elections.

She emphasized that Ghana's democracy necessitates a robust opposition that can hold the government accountable. "I really hope this election will pull the best out of them because we need a strong opposition to ensure democracy is alive and on its toes," she asserted. The NDC Deputy National Organiser stated that the delegation had other commitments and thus could not continue waiting for the conference to commence.

The NPP's National Delegates Conference aimed to elect national officers, with 45 candidates vying for nine crucial positions. The event was originally planned to commence at 9 a.m., but sources indicated that the commencement was postponed due to the delayed arrival of delegates at the venue.