The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is scheduled to hold a crucial emergency meeting today, Friday, February 23, 2024, over its intended Majority leadership shakeup.
In a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, it was revealed that the meeting was convened by order of the National Chairman, Mr Stephen Ayesu Ntim. The purpose of the meeting, according to the statement, is to address pressing issues within the party.
The meeting is expected to focus on recent developments within the party, including the recent reshuffle in the leadership of the party in Parliament and the unveiling of the 2024 Bawumia Campaign Team. Of particular interest will be discussions surrounding the resignation of the Majority Leader, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, and moves to announce the appointment of his Deputy, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to succeed him.
The decision by Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to step down has raised eyebrows among key players within the party, with some describing it as unprecedented. Rumours circulating suggest that he may have been pressured to resign, although official statements regarding this matter are yet to be made.
The National Council meeting is also expected to confirm the changes to the Majority Caucus Leadership.
Under the new Afenyo-Markin leadership, Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei will serve as his Deputy, while Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, remains the Chief Whip.
Habib Iddrisu, MP for Tolon, has been elevated to the position of First Deputy Majority Whip, with Alex Tettey Djonobuah, MP for Sefwi Akontombra, named the Second Deputy Whip.
