07/19/2025
1. NPP National Delegates Conference
• What Happened: The NPP held its National Delegates Conference on July 19–20, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, attracting over 5,500 delegates to deliberate on 59 proposed constitutional amendments under the theme “Rebuilding Together with Our Values.” Key proposals include abolishing the Special Electoral College for presidential candidate selection and expanding grassroots participation. The conference, marked by strict security and a ban on campaign materials, aims to unify the party after its 2024 election loss and prepare for the 2028 elections.
• Why It Matters: As the first major gathering since the NPP’s 2024 defeat, it addresses internal reforms, party unity, and strategies to regain power, shaping Ghana’s political landscape.
• Panel Discussion Points:
• Impact of proposed constitutional amendments on party inclusivity and democracy.
• Strategies for rebuilding trust with voters post-2024 loss.
• Balancing unity and leadership ambitions ahead of the January 31, 2026, presidential primary.
2. Mpox Outbreak: A Growing Public Health Concern
• 21 new Mpox cases confirmed, totaling 218.
• Strains healthcare resources and raises questions about preparedness.
• Discussion points: Effectiveness of containment measures, resource allocation, lessons from past pandemics.
3. Unemployment Crisis Among Health Workers
• Approximately 70,000 health workers unemployed, with 13 countries recruiting Ghanaian professionals.
• Exacerbates brain drain and weakens healthcare system.
• Discussion points: Causes of unemployment backlog, balancing local needs with foreign opportunities, impact on health security.
4. Economic Pressures: Cedi Stability and Dollarization
• Bank of Ghana criticizes local USD pricing as illegal, undermining the cedi.
• IMF disburses $367 million but flags 2024 fiscal slippages; 2025 budget targets 1.5% GDP surplus.
• Discussion points: Causes of dollarization, effectiveness of fiscal reforms, public trust in the cedi.
5. National Cathedral Financial Irregularities
• Allegations of GH¢4.9 million payment to Sir David Adjaye and Associates spark audit calls.
• Fuels debate over transparency and project prioritization.
• Discussion points: Justification of the project, need for accountability, balancing cultural and socioeconomic priorities.
6. Political Violence in Ablekuma North
• Assault on a journalist and other incidents prompt calls for accountability.
• Threatens democratic stability and press freedom.
• Discussion points: Root causes of violence, role of political parties, protecting journalists.
7. Igbo King Controversy and Ethnic Tensions
• Nigerian declaring himself “Igbo King” leads to property damage by some Ghanaians.
• Highlights ethnic sensitivities and need for coexistence.
• Discussion points: Managing cultural misunderstandings, role of traditional authorities, strengthening Ghana-Nigeria relations.
8. Cocoa Industry Challenges
• Bumper 2025/2026 harvest projected but challenged by weather, diseases, and input shortages.
• Impacts farmers’ livelihoods and national revenue.
• Discussion points: Mitigating weather and disease impacts, improving input access, balancing exports with sustain
This updated list incorporates the NPP National Delegates Conference as a key issue, reflecting its significance in Ghana’s political discourse for the week. The conference’s focus on reform and unity makes it a critical topic for discussion alongside ongoing health, economic, and social challenges.
