Election Watch Ghana has questioned the long-term sustainability and cost of deploying more than 3,000 police officers for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Delegates’ Election.
The election-monitoring organisation raised the concern in a report dated October 4, 2026, while commending the NPP, Electoral Commission and security agencies for the peaceful conduct of the exercise.
“However, from a broader institutional and sustainability perspective, the deployment of more than 3,000 police officers for a single internal party election raises questions about the long-term sustainability and cost of such an approach,” Election Watch Ghana stated.
The organisation nevertheless acknowledged the contribution of the security agencies to maintaining order during the election.
The NPP held its National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, with 7,121 delegates expected to vote in the national executive elections.
The exercise formed the final stage of the party’s nationwide reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
John Boadu was subsequently elected National Chairman, defeating Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko and Paul Afoko, while Justin Kodua Frimpong retained the General Secretary position.
The new executives are expected to lead the party’s affairs for the next four years as it prepares for the 2028 elections.
Against this backdrop, Election Watch Ghana called for security arrangements for future internal elections to be reviewed to ensure they remain proportionate, efficient and sustainable.
It also recommended stronger electoral education for delegates, candidates and other stakeholders, as well as specialised election-security training for personnel deployed for electoral duties.
The organisation also commended the Electoral Commission for its handling of the election, noting that “the apparent reduction of errors to a minimum is encouraging” and underscoring the need for continued investment in efficient electoral administration.
Election Watch Ghana said the significance of the exercise extends beyond the NPP, arguing that the quality of internal party democracy has implications for Ghana’s wider democratic system.
