The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is pursuing a sweeping financial reform agenda anchored on transparency, member benefits, and digitisation, according to the party’s Treasurer and Secretary to the Finance Committee, Dr. Charles Dwamena.
Dr. Dwamena presented the party’s financial report on behalf of the Finance Committee of the National Council to the National Delegates Conference on Saturday and outlined the five-pillar strategy focused on enhancing accountability, appreciating donors, training financial officers, digitising dues payments, and diversifying revenue.
He reported progress in enforcing financial discipline across party structures, stating, “There is a high degree of compliance, though we are yet to achieve 100%. We appeal to all executives to cooperate with treasurers and financial secretaries. These processes are not punitive—they protect the integrity and future of the Party,” he said.
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Highlighting efforts to foster donor loyalty, Dr. Dwamena noted that the Party now formally appreciates contributors through events such as Time with the Patrons. At these events, donors receive certificates and letters of appreciation, a practice he says is motivating continued generosity.
He also called for enhanced training of constituency and regional financial officers to promote teamwork and reduce internal friction.
“Perhaps after such workshops, the needless tension between some treasurers and their colleagues may be eliminated,” he suggested.
A centrepiece of Dr. Dwamena’s presentation was the introduction of a digital dues payment system via shortcode 920270#. Members can now select from four contribution tiers, Platinum (GH¢10), Gold (GH¢8), Silver (GH¢5), and Bronze (GH¢2), with ease and convenience.
Dr. Dwamena revealed that during a recent outreach, 6,958 members were engaged across constituencies, electoral areas, polling stations, and the general membership. Of these, 98.14% pledged to resume dues payments if tied to a new accident insurance package.
“Out of 6,958 members engaged, 6,829 said they’d pay dues if the insurance policy comes into effect. This is a clear indication that when members see tangible benefits, their enthusiasm is rekindled,” he said.
The proposed Group Accident Insurance Policy, now approved by the Finance Committee, would cover accidental death, permanent or temporary disability, and medical expenses at no additional cost beyond the monthly dues.
“We believe this insurance proposal will serve as a potent revenue catalyst. In the future, this could be expanded into life insurance to support members with chronic health conditions,” Dr. Dwamena said.
The Treasurer called on delegates to recommit to consistent dues payment and urged enforcement of Article 3(4)(b) of the NPP Constitution, which mandates regular financial contributions from members.
“If Conference ensures compliance, the Party can raise substantial resources internally and become financially resilient,” he emphasised.
He then presented the Party’s audited financial statements, which were submitted to the Electoral Commission to comply with the Political Parties Act (Act 574), explaining that because no National Annual Delegates Conference was held in 2023 or 2024, the documents were signed off by the National Chairman, General Secretary, and National Treasurer.
“We now seek retrospective approval from the Conference to ratify these actions taken on your behalf,” Dr. Dwamena said.