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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rescinded on its 'affirmative action' decision which was going to guide the party ahead of its Parliamentary primaries.

The controversial affirmative action policy which was decided on by the National Executive Council of the party created tension as majority of the party's members did not agree to it.

The National Council of the party therefore decided to call an emergency meeting to deliberate on the issue and to come out with a decision which will calm tempers in the party.

Read Details of the meeting below


NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

 
At its meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the National Council of the New Patriotic Party deliberated on the decisions taken at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2015.

The meeting discussed and reflected on the various views expressed and the petitions received with regards to the NEC decision.  

The National Council accepts the principle of affirmative action as far as female representation is concerned.  However, the National Council directed that a comprehensive affirmative action policy and implementation framework be worked out for adoption at the next annual National Conference slated for November, 2015.

In the meantime, the National Council has directed that the proposal on women only primaries be withdrawn.

Nevertheless, the National Council is encouraging more women to offer themselves for the upcoming Parliamentary primaries.

The National Council also varied the road-map leading to the conduct of the Parliamentary primaries. 

 
The details are below:

 
 I.    Opening of Nomination          -     March 30th, 2015

II.    Closing  of Nomination          -     April 30th, 2015

III.    Vetting of Aspirants             -     May 4th-7th, 2015

IV.    Announcement of vetting results     -   May 8th, 2015

V.    Appeals at Regional level, if any      -    May 11th to 13th, 2015

VI.    Appeals at National level, if any      -     May 15th, 2015

VII.    Notice of poll                              -      May 19th, 2015

VIII.   Election Day                               -      June 13th, 2015

 

The National Council further commended the NEC for its decision to offer a 50% rebate to women aspirants, the youth and the physically challenged.   

Signed:

Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

General Secretary