I have a strong conviction that the NPP Constitutional Amendment proposals are in the supreme interests of the Youth of NPP.
Presently no group or special organ of the Party have its own rules and regulations. The amendments will make room for the Youth Wing of the Party is to have its own rules and regulations to govern its activities, including the the election of its officers, which shall not be inconsistent with the party’s Constitution.
The situation where the Youth Organiser is elected by the same electoral college that elects the other National Executive do not serve the interest of the Youth since the old should not decide for the Youth.
Presently those who constitute the Youth is not well defined by the NPP Constitution as people as old as 40 Years regard themselves as Youth. The amendments will ensure the Youth wing is reorganised and the age limit for the Youth restricted to thirty five (35) years.
Although the Party’s branches at the Tertiary Institutions have been serving the party in various ways, they are not recognised or given any role by the constitution. The amendments will ensure that the Party’s branches at the Tertiary Institutions will be given much recognition since they will present delegates at various Conferences and Congress of the Party.
The idea of Young Patriots between ages 16 and 18 to be encouraged to identify with the Party towards preparing them for registration, membership of the Party and voting at general elections will enable the party groom its next generation of leaders at every time.
Signed Mahama Haruna
Aspiring Youth Organiser-NPP
Former NUGS Secretary
Former NPP Constituency Secretary, Bole-Bamboi. NPP Activist.
Source: GhanaWeb
