New Patriotic Party (NPP's) General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong says many of the factors which contributed to the defeat of the party in the 2024 general elections have now been addressed.

The party officially launched its amended constitution 2025 at the party’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra.

Speaking at the launch, Mr Kodua said the party undertook a rigorous review and amendment process to identify and correct weaknesses.

“I’m proud to say that many of the issues, which in one way or another, culminated in our loss on 7 December 2024, have been addressed in this amended constitution,” Mr Kodua declared.

He explained that the party embarked on a thorough and consultative process following its electoral setback.

Amid the turbulence of the post-election period, a Review Committee, chaired by the Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof Aaron Mike Oquaye, was set up to travel across the country and gather feedback from party members on the reasons for the defeat.

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After the committee submitted its report, an Amendment Committee, led by lawyer Frank Davies, was tasked with examining the constitution and proposing reforms to ensure it addresses gaps and remains relevant to both current and future challenges.

Mr Kodua highlighted that one of the key reasons for the 2024 defeat was apathy within the party, particularly among former executives who felt sidelined.

“In our current constitution, we have expanded our electoral college to make room for former party executives at the constituency, regional, and national levels, and even former Members of Parliament now have voting rights. All these measures are intended to address apathy and encourage broader participation within the party,” he stated.

He explained that communication shortcomings during the elections were also cited as a critical area for reform. Many had criticised the party for failing to effectively communicate its achievements and for the lack of coordination among its various communication directorates.

“One of our shortfalls, even from the forefathers of the UGCC, has always been in handling propaganda and misinformation from our opponents. In this new constitutional amendment, we have painstakingly reviewed how our communication has been managed from the time of the UGCC to the present, to ensure better coordination and to prevent opponents from exploiting misinformation against our party,” Mr Kodua noted.