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CPP postpones national delegates' congress to
December
Accra, Nov. 13, Ghanadot/GNA - The Convention People's Party
(CPP) has postponed its Third National Delegates' Congress,
originally slated for November 24, to December 15, this year
because of "operational drawbacks".
This is the third time the Party is postponing its Congress
after an earlier postponement from August 31 to September 1,
this year.
A Central Committee source told the Ghana News Agency in
Accra on Tuesday that the postponement was due to the
inability of regional and constituency officials to complete
ward and constituency elections, which is a prerequisite for
the National Congress.
Professor Nii Noi Dowuona, CPP General Secretary, told the
Ghana News Agency that about 2,500 delegates would be
attending the Congress.
The number is made up of nine delegates each from the 230
constituencies, representatives from the Central Committee,
Council of Elders, Founding Members and the overseas
branches.
Delegates are expected to elect a presidential candidate and
national executive officers made up of Chairman, three Vice
Chairmen, General Secretary, Treasurer, Organizer, Women
Organizer and Youth Organizer.
Those aspiring for the presidential slot are Professor
Agyemang Badu Akosa, former Director-General of Ghana Health
Service, Dr Kwaku Osafo, an Economist, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom,
former Minister of Public Sector Reforms, Mr Bright Akwetey,
a Lawyer, Dr F. W. A. Akuffo, a Medical Practitioner and Mr
George Aggudey, Chief Executive of Gold Crest Securities.
Those contesting for the position of National Chairman are
Dr Edmund N. Delle, the incumbent chairman, Mr Ladi Nylander,
a leading member of the Party and Mr Iddrisu Egala,
Chartered Accountant.
Seven Officers are vying for the three slots for the
National Vice Chairperson. They are Mr Eric Benyarko,
Professor Nii Noi Dowuona, Ms Araba Bentsi Enchil, Mr Oteng
Anane, Dr Abu Sakara, Mr Chris Yao Zigah and Mr Kojo Armah.
Those vying for General Secretary position are Mr Michael
Kosi Dedey, Mr Michael Nunoo, Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet, Mr
Serchen Komba and Mr Ekow Duncan.
Those who have filed to contest for the position of National
Treasurer are Dr Adolf Lutterodt, Naa Kordai Asimeh, Mr Mike
Eghan and Nii Otu Okunnor.
Majia Hamdattu Haruna and Ms Rose Anim are contesting for
the position of National Women's Organiser while Mr James
Kwabena Bomfeh, Mr Francis Opai Tetteh and Mr Kofi Baidoo
are contesting for National Youth Organiser.
The contestants for the position of National Organizer are
Ms Evelyn Anabila, Mr Amankwaa Appiah and Mr Henry Nii
Abossey Thomspon.
The deputies would be appointed by the Central Committee
after the congress.
Prof. Dowuona urged the contestants, as well as supporters
and party members to exercise restraint before, during and
after the elections.
"I expect us to come back from Congress united than we went
in, as we have a bigger battle ahead of us that calls for
unity."
The CPP General Secretary urged delegates, contestants and
the supporters to be guided by the supreme interest of the
Party and vote for candidates with merit, skills and
commitment to lead the party.
The Congress is also expected to amend the Party's
Constitution, adopt strategies for the next general
election, and discuss the national economy and other
national and international issues.
GNA
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