The National People's Party's proposed constitutional amendment was deferred to the Council of Elders for review.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has postponed the National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, which was set to vote on constitutional revisions.

The Party failed to reach an agreement on the proposed reforms, which were the main topic of discussion at the annual Conference.

The Constitution Review Committee, directed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was given with over 90 proposed amendments, but the 11-member panel narrowed it down to 38 for delegate consideration.

According to Elton Brobbey of JoyNews, the Party has resolved to forward the shortlisted modifications to the NPP Council of Elders for guidance on how to proceed.

A plan to elect a presidential candidate two years before a major election is among the 38.

Currently, if the Party is in opposition, the Party elects its Presidential candidate two years before the General Elections, and if the Party is in power, the Party elects its Presidential candidate a year before the General Elections.

Some members of the party believe that the current setup makes it impossible for a new candidate to build bridges and heal the wounds of other candidates before the election, while others argue that the status quo stays unchanged.

The New Patriotic Party is also considering altering its name to National Patriotic Party.

Proposed constitutional modifications include expanding the Electoral College and hosting an early Congress to elect Party Executives.

The NPP Constitution, in Article 10(2) sub-section one, provides for the conduct of an annual delegates conference, which will serve as the Party's supreme decision-making body.

However, after consultations, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Afenyo-Markin, believes that the proposed alterations should be referred to the Council of Elders, where sponsors of the changes may be invited to present their case.

NPP National Organiser, Sammi Awuku, also stated to JoyNews' Erastus Asare Donkor that there was a motion to put the proposed amendment on hold for further deliberations.

It's uncertain when the Council of Elders will finish their work on the proposed National Delegate Conference modifications.

Meanwhile, between January and June 2022, the NPP is anticipated to hold internal elections to elect executives from the ward level to the national level.