Former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, has asked all NPP faithfuls to rededicate themselves to the party as they mark the 30th anniversary of the political movement.
“In all our history and current practices, we have been unshakeable in our beliefs in upholding the tenets of liberal democracy, peace, and prosperity for all of Ghana’s citizens,” he said.
The NPP emerged out of the right-of-centre political tradition which gave rise to the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), United Party (UP), Progress Party (PP), and the Popular Front Party (PFP).
Speaking at the party’s 30th-anniversary launch on 29 July 2022, Mr. Agyarko reminded members of the party’s rich heritage.
“On this auspicious occasion, I salute all the gallant women and men through whose unstinting efforts, from our very beginning to now and under the providence of God, have brought us to this day, I, therefore, on this occasion, call upon the entire membership, rank, and file of the NPP and its teeming supporters to rededicate ourselves to our party and all that it stands for with faith and full confidence, and to commit ourselves to its renewal in a new direction” he added.
As part of its activities, the party is holding a national thanksgiving service at the national mosque.
History
The NPP was founded on 28 July 1992 to bring together like-minded citizens of the country so that they may strive for freedom and justice through the appreciation and protection of human rights and the rule of law through the practice of true democracy; to build in this country a free and democratic system of government under which all citizens will be able to contribute to the welfare, peace, and prosperity of our nation and keep its people free from dictatorship, and oppression.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a center-right and liberal-conservative party in Ghana with the symbol of an African elephant. NPP’s colors are red, white, and blue.