The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has outlined a broad unity and reorganisation drive, including a “homecoming” initiative in June to reconnect with former party officials and aggrieved members.
The move is aimed at rebuilding party structures, healing internal divisions and repositioning the CPP as a credible political force.
Stakeholder engagement
The acting General Secretary of the NWC, Harold Stephen Ato Eshun, who disclosed this in an interview with the Daily Graphic, said the strategy would involve direct engagement with past and present stakeholders.
He explained that former chairmen, secretaries and other functionaries would be contacted to promote unity.
He said the homecoming programme would provide a platform to reintegrate disengaged members, noting that their familiarity with the party’s ideals could help draw others back.
Mr Eshun acknowledged internal cracks within the party but stressed that the focus was on listening and fostering reconciliation.
He added that although not all differences might be resolved, efforts would be made to unite members.
Rebranding, discipline
Mr Eshun said the CPP remained a strong brand with a rich legacy rooted in the leadership of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
He expressed optimism that rebranding efforts could restore the party’s appeal.
He said the NWC would also strengthen discipline by reconstituting key committees, including disciplinary bodies, to ensure adherence to the party’s constitution.
He explained that the NWC derived its mandate from the Council of Elders, whose authority would support ongoing reforms.
Mr Eshun said competent individuals were being engaged, with the public set to see the new leadership when it is inaugurated soon.
He added that a detailed roadmap for the party’s reorganisation will be unveiled in mid-June.
Blueprint, funding
The acting National Chairman of the NWC, Moses Amadu Yahaya, a CPP former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu in the Northern Region in the Sixth Parliament, said a blueprint had been developed to guide the reorganisation, with sub-committees on legal, communications and reorganisation to be inaugurated soon.
He said the plan had been presented to the Council of Elders and would be rolled out in June after consultations.
On funding, the Acting National First Vice-Chairperson for Finance of the NWC, Joyce Osei Owusu Larbie, said an SMS short code system would be introduced to facilitate membership registration and payment of dues, alongside efforts to mobilise support from members and sympathisers.
Background
Last month (March), the CPP inaugurated a seven-member NWC to steer the process of reorganising the party’s structures across the country.
Other members of the committee are the acting second Vice-Chairperson for Reorganisation, John Lloyd Ayayee; the acting Deputy General Secretary, Dr Kojo Polley-Kwofie; the acting Diaspora Chairman, Frank Owusu Baah, and the acting Liaison Officer, Samuel Yaw Asamoah.
Source:
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