NPP working towards a one-member-one-vote system – Mike Oquaye

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is actively working towards a system where every member of the party can vote in internal elections. In an interview on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show, Oquaye emphasized that this expansion of voting rights is part of the party’s efforts to enhance internal democracy.

The party recently held its national delegates conference, during which they elected new national officers for the next four years, and Oquaye expressed satisfaction with the smooth voting process.

Oquaye highlighted that the Supreme Court’s recent pronouncement supports the party’s goal of allowing every member to vote, and the NPP is currently working on the necessary arrangements to achieve this. However, he did not provide a specific timeline or detail the exact measures being considered. The former Speaker stressed the importance of reflecting democratic principles within the internal workings of political parties, stating that this should be a fundamental aspect of democratic governance.

Regarding the recent conference, Oquaye noted that the voting process was orderly and that even senior party figures adhered to the democratic norms by waiting their turn to cast their vote. He expressed joy at the deepening of democracy in the country, emphasizing that the party’s commitment to broadening members’ participation in choosing their leadership is ongoing.