{
  "id": 12132065,
  "title": "Unite NPP’s various factions, address youth and women’s concerns – Mike Oquaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/unite-npps-various-factions-address-youth-and-womens-concerns-mike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/unite-npps-various-factions-address-youth-and-womens-concerns-mike-oquaye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has highlighted the main challenges he anticipates for the newly elected leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as they work to reorganize following their electoral setback in 2024. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, Professor Oquaye emphasized the need for the new leadership to concentrate on uniting the various factions within the party. He pointed out that this unification should encompass not only geographical divisions but also various groups and bodies within the party.\n\nProfessor Oquaye stressed that the party must also address the concerns of the youth and women, particularly as they seek to reconnect with diverse sections of the electorate. He stressed the importance of developing practical plans rather than mere rhetoric, such as the proposed Women's Bank, and instead advocated for concrete work programs to benefit Ghanaians. Additionally, the former Speaker identified \"non-liberal measures\" implemented by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government as another issue the new NPP leadership must tackle. He argued that reversing these measures is crucial, as individual freedom plays a vital role in economic and national development.\n\nProfessor Oquaye believed that freedom empowers people to innovate, develop ideas, and contribute to national progress. He argued that countries that respect fundamental human rights generally experience better development outcomes, as citizens are free to express themselves and contribute to society. Conversely, he warned that countries that disregard human rights struggle because their citizens are constantly preoccupied with securing their freedoms. Professor Oquaye highlighted that the NPP is currently working on policy measures to address these issues under the leadership of their 2024 presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He also announced that the party's Council of Elders would be convening with the newly elected national executives to integrate various ideas and priorities within the party, emphasizing the importance of working towards a common goal.",
  "summary": "Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has outlined the key challenges he believes the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must address as the party seeks to reorganise following its defeat in the 2024 general election.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}