NPP Conference: NDC reps boycott event over late start; Karbo expresses disappointment

During the National Democratic Congress (NDC) representatives' boycott of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegate conference in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, former Lawra Member of Parliament Anthony Karbo expressed disappointment over their tardiness. Karbo, who served as the MC for the event, remarked that he was disappointed by the NDC delegate's lack of patience to wait for the conference to commence.

Karbo appreciated the NDC's decision to attend despite the late start but lamented that they were unable to dedicate their full attention to the proceedings. Meanwhile, Ofoase Ayirebi Member of Parliament Kojo Oppong Nkrumah urged NPP delegates not to hastily vote out all serving national executives following the party's electoral loss in the 2024 general election.

Nkrumah clarified that the party's defeat should not be solely attributed to the performance of every member of the current national executive. Although they had lost the elections, he emphasized that it did not necessarily mean every executive was inadequate. Nkrumah highlighted that the party had conducted thorough assessments and would rectify any shortcomings.

He also noted that the candidates vying for re-election had displayed capabilities that could significantly contribute to the party's preparations for the 2028 general election.

Oppong Nkrumah stressed the importance of allowing delegates to individually evaluate candidates instead of using the 2024 electoral outcome as a blanket judgment on all serving national executives. He concluded by emphasizing the need for delegates to make their own decisions, encouraging a fair and thorough process during the NPP's National Delegates Congress held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The party also proposed several constitutional amendments for deliberation during the conference.