Gyimahboadi and victor brobbey1 introduction ghana was a constitutional democracy at its independence in 1957. Constitutional amendment is a necessary tool which ensures that the constitution remains a living. Ghana and at variance with the tradition of the party. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. As some significant constitutional issues of ghanas democracy and the roles. A compilation of political party statutes national democratic institute.
Npp manifesto 2008 elections ghana npp manifesto chapter 1 1. After the country gained independence, there were numerous coups which led to a military system of government for about 20 years5. The election of members of parliament mps to the 7th parliament of the fourth republic was held on 7 december 2016. Mps by year group constitution mp duties about us photo gallery. Supporters of the new patriotic party npp and the national democratic congress ndc clashed outside the premises of the cocoa affairs court in accra on monday, resulting in casualties to both sides of the standoff. The evolution and development of the new patriotic party in ghana. Our constitution is a party that stands to liberate the energies of the people for the growth of a propertyowning democracy in this land, with right to life, freedom and justice, as the principles to which the government and laws of the land should be dedicated in order specifically to enrich life, property and liberty of.
Transforming lives, transforming ghana building a free, fair and prosperous society a programme of transformation new patriotic party npp manifesto for election 2012. Section 5 attempts to locate the power base of economic policy making in ghana, while section 6 draws a conclusion by highlighting the state of ghanas democracy and the overall structures of political and economic power in the country. Dec 08, 2017 20171208 is in possession of a 45page document which contains the proposed amendments to the ruling new patriotic partys npps constitution it seeks to adopt at its. Three controversial proposals submitted for amendment in the governing new patriotic partys npp constitution have been withdrawn. The constitution of the new patriotic party was first registered with the electoral tcommission on 24 h june, 1992. The ruling political party is currently receiving recommendations, ideas and suggestions from its active members across the country.
In ghanas npp, under article 19, constitutional amendments must be. To sponsor candidates for elections to any public office as required under the constitution of the republic of ghana. The npp, in a bid to strengthen its constitution for better administration of party, held series of delegates conferences last year. The new patriotic party npp is a centreright and liberal conservative party in ghana.
Mr andani left, area manager incharge of northern ghana. The party in december, 2017 held an extraordinary delegates conference in the ashanti regional capital, kumasi where it amended portions of its constitution. Organizing for action what we do the partys policy is to liberate the energies of the people for the growth of a propertyowning democracy in this land, with right to life, freedom and justice, as the principles to which the government and laws of the land should be dedicated in order specifically to enrich life, property and liberty of each and every citizen. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. This was revealed by president nana addo dankwa akufoaddo in an address at the partys extraordinary delegates conference ongoing in the ashanti regional capital, kumasi. Supremacy of the partys constitution subject to the provisions of the constitution of the republic of ghana, and any laws for the time being in force in the republic, the provisions of this constitution shall take precedence over and above any and all other rules and regulations of the party. Controversial npp constitutional amendment proposals withdrawn. It has seen three amendments on 29th august, 1998, 2003 and 22nd august, 2009. Since the democratization of ghana in 1992, it has been one of the two dominant parties in ghana politics. Iarticle 277 of the 1992 constitution of ghana defines a chief as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage. The constitution divided the country into five administrative regions.
Nkrumah saw independent ghana as a spearhead for the liberation of the rest of africa from colonial rule and the establishment of a socialist african unity under his leadership. Sober reflection required adams fusheini, aisha adam, emmanuel kuyole, rushaiya ibrahimtanko and samuel bekoe article 25 of ghanas 1992 constitution provides for equal rights to educational opportunities. From 1957 1987 the 1957 constitution which gave birth to ghanas independence on the 6th of march 1957 also provided some reforms in the local government system. Is there any information that the current government would not protect people from attack by members of the npp. Ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral 275seat parliament. The evolution of the new patriotic party in ghana article in south african journal of international affairs 152. Jan 18, 2018 the governing new patriotic party npp has made some amendments to its constitution, targeted at eliminating strife and internal crisis. There are two dominant political parties in ghana, the npp liberal democratic with. To participate in shaping the political will of the people by disseminating information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of the party. Under article 12 of the npps constitution, the partys presidential candidate is selected. A truly popular national organization, our membership and support spans the length and breadth of ghana with offices and local parties in all constituencies in the country. The governing new patriotic party npp has made some amendments to its constitution. Although ghanas 1992 constitution made provisions for all persons living in ghana to have the right to information as a fundamental human right, little is known on why the framers. Ghana 2019 human rights report executive summary ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral 275seat parliament.
The governing new patriotic party npp has made some amendments to its constitution, targeted at eliminating strife and internal crisis. A truly popular national organization, our membership and support spans the length and breadth of ghana with offices and local parties in all constituencies in. The two groups engaged in the pelting of stones at each other, after they had. We are the new patriotic party npp, a liberal democratic political party which was registered on 28 july 1992. New patriotic party political party, ghana britannica.
The governing new patriotic party npp has adopted the report of a constitutional. The evolution of the new patriotic party in ghana request pdf. Npp national constitution pdf format npp national constitution word format. The npp, in a bid to strengthen its constitution for better administration of party, held series of delegates conferences last year to solicit views from party members. However, the country soon slipped into authoritarianism in 1960, when the westminsterstyle parliamentary. Ghanas political system combines competitive elections with what social scientists have called neo patrimonial rule. The new patriotic party npp has advised its members in good standing that want the partys constitution to be amended to offer their suggestions. Constitution of the republic of ghana and accordingly the party shall pursue the political, economic, social, educational and other objectives stated in the said chapter 6 of the constitution of the republic of ghana. On behalf of the leadership and membership of the new patriotic party, i wish all ghanaians a happy independence anniversary celebration. Although ghanas 1992 constitution made provisions for all persons living in ghana to have the right to information as a fundamental human right, little is known on why the framers of the constitution made provisions for this particular right. The new patriotic party the key opposition party in ghana, challenged the legality or constitutionality of declaring 315t december a national holiday, a day on which a constitutional government was overthrown, and celebrating some with public funds. The new patriotic party npp is a liberal democratic and conservative party in ghana and one of two dominant parties in ghanaian politics.
The new patriotic party npp is a liberal democratic and conservative party in ghana and one of two. The role of the supreme court in the development of constitutional law in ghana by seth yeboa bimpongbuta i the role of the supreme court in the development of constitutional law in ghana by seth yeboa bimpongbuta submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of doctor of law lld at the university of south africa promoter professor b p wanda 1. Presidential and parliamentary elections conducted in 2016 were peaceful, and domestic and international observers assessed them to be transparent, inclusive, and credible. Gha36511 may 2010 pdf is the ndc still in power in ghana. The article also introduces progressively free education at the. In the formation of the npp, the resilience of the danquahbusia tradition was brought into play. The speaker is not an elected member of parliament though heshe is qualified to stand for election as such. Ghanas 1992 constitution provide for the existence of political parties to. Npp adopts new constitutional ammendments ghana news. Our constitution is a party that stands to liberate the energies of the people for the growth of a propertyowning democracy in this land, with right to life, freedom and justice, as the principles to which the government and laws of the land should be dedicated in order specifically to enrich life, property and liberty of each and every citizen. The acting npp general secretary, mr john boadu, has. By ernest darfour ghana or the gold coast at the time, established its first semblance of a parliament legislative council in 1850 with representatives appointed by the british colonial government. Npp government in the context of a broader examination of the roles of political.
The role of the supreme court in the development of constitutional law in ghana by seth yeboa bimpongbuta i the role of the supreme court in the development of constitutional law in ghana by seth yeboa bimpongbuta submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of doctor of law lld at the. And in the right of every ghanaian citizen to freedom of conscience, association. The study finds that ghana still faces some challenges in terms of its ability to produce some democratic dividends despite the many years of enjoying a seemingly consolidated democracy. Full details of proposed amendments of npps constitution.
Constitution of the new patriotic party article 1 name of the party the name of the party is the new patriotic party. The party is centerright, its leading rival being the. List of mps elected in the 2016 ghanaian parliamentary. Perhaps the ndc should thank the npp for narrowly winning the 2000 elections. After the founding of a republic in 1960, the state became identified with a single political party the cpp, with nkrumah, as life president of both, taking ever more power for himself. Request pdf the evolution of the new patriotic party in ghana this paper. Not only has this offered the people of ghana the opportunity to experience how positive the npps positive change has actually been, it has also given the ndc a certain amount of breathing space to make a critical assessment of its past performance, to. Democratic stability john agyekum kufuor of the new patriotic party npp in the first peaceful transfer of power between democratically elected governments since ghanaian independence in 1957. After the country gained independence, there were numerous coups which led to a military system of government for about 20. New patriotic party npp government in the context of a broader examination of. First registered with the electoral commission on 24th june 1992 and amended on 29th august 1998. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996.
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