NPP sets up committee to investigate 2024 election defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formed an 11-member committee to investigate the party's defeat in the 2024 general election. The committee will be chaired by Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, a former Speaker of Parliament.  

This decision was made during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Accra today, chaired by the party’s National Chairman, Stephen Ayesu Ntim.  

The committee’s mandate is to assess the factors contributing to the NPP’s loss and recommend strategies for rebuilding the party and preparing for future elections. It is expected to engage stakeholders, including party members, grassroots supporters, and political analysts, to ensure a thorough review.  

The committee is to commence work immediately, with its findings anticipated to play a pivotal role in shaping the NPP’s strategy moving forward. Party members and supporters have been encouraged to contribute and support the process to ensure a comprehensive and impactful investigation.  

At the same meeting, the NEC confirmed Alexander Afenyo-Markin as the Minority Leader for the Ninth Parliament. Mr Afenyo-Markin, who is also the NPP Member of Parliament for Effutu in the Central Region, has been retained in this role, reflecting the party’s confidence in his ability to lead effectively and hold the majority accountable.  

During the meeting, NPP National Chairman Mr Ntim emphasised the significance of the committee’s work and urged party members to remain united during this period of reflection and rebuilding.  

“This is a critical moment for the NPP. We must take this opportunity to learn from our setbacks and emerge stronger and more determined,” he said.

Background

At a news conference held on 23 December 2024, at the party's headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, Mr Ntim announced the party’s intention to establish an election review committee in January 2025. The purpose of the committee is to conduct a thorough post-mortem analysis of the party's defeat in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.  

The committee will engage with party stakeholders and the general public to identify the factors and circumstances that led to the loss. It will also examine the need for constitutional amendments and restructuring of the party’s internal decision-making processes, particularly regarding the election of presidential and parliamentary candidates, as well as party executives.