The New Patriotic Party (NPP) UK Branch has inaugurated an 11-member Reforms Committee tasked with reviewing the Branch’s operations and recommending measures to improve its governance and organisational structures.

Branch Chairman, Andy Owusu, formally inaugurated the Committee on Sunday, 8 November 2026, during an extraordinary meeting of the Branch in London. He charged members to discharge their responsibilities diligently, objectively and impartially.

Edmund Sekyere has been appointed Chairperson, with George Nana Boakye as Vice-Chairperson and Dr Sandra Appiah-Kubi as Secretary. The other eight members are Alex Appiah Mensah, Rukaya Acheampong, Margaret Kwarteng, Doreen Kyeremeh, Richard Bioh, Rob Nayan, Michael Osei Frimpong and Douglas Osei-Appauh.

The Committee has been established to undertake a comprehensive review of how the Branch operates, identify areas requiring improvement and recommend reforms to strengthen its systems and accountability. The broader objective is to establish effective and sustainable structures that will serve the Branch irrespective of changes in leadership.

Addressing the meeting, Chairman Andy Owusu emphasised the importance of organisational self-assessment and continuous improvement.

“Every organisation must be willing to examine itself, recognise areas where improvements are needed and take the necessary steps to move forward,” he said. “This reform exercise is about building a stronger NPP UK with structures that can serve the Party and its members effectively.”

Owusu urged the Committee to engage members across all chapters to ensure that their views and experiences inform the reform process.

“I encourage the Committee to listen to members across all our chapters. Every member has a stake in the future of this Branch, and the reform process should give due consideration to the experiences, concerns and suggestions of our people,” he stated.

He further stressed that the exercise must produce practical and actionable recommendations rather than a report that would simply be shelved.

“We do not want a report that will simply sit on a shelf. We want practical recommendations that can improve how our Branch operates, strengthen accountability and make our structures more effective,” he added.

Among the key issues the Committee is expected to examine is the Branch's chapter structure, including the number of chapters required across the United Kingdom, their geographical locations, and how they should be organised and administered.

Owusu also disclosed that the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) would consult the Council of Elders and request its representation on the Reforms Committee. He noted that the wisdom and experience of the Council of Elders would be invaluable to the reform exercise, particularly in shaping the future organisational structure of NPP UK.

The Committee's mandate will also cover the Branch's decision-making processes, the roles and responsibilities of officers, chapter administration, member participation and the practical application of accountability mechanisms. In addition, it will identify provisions in the existing rules, regulations and procedures that require clarification, revision or improvement. Any proposed amendments will, however, be subject to the appropriate Party procedures and approval processes.

Upon completion of its work, the Committee will submit a comprehensive report outlining the challenges identified, its proposed reforms and a roadmap for implementation.

The Committee will serve an initial six-month term, commencing on 8 November 2026 and ending in May 2027. During this period, it is expected to review the existing arrangements and present its recommendations to the BEC for consideration.

The inauguration marks the beginning of an important process aimed at strengthening the institutional framework of NPP UK. The Branch now awaits the Committee's recommendations, which are expected to provide a basis for reviewing existing practices and implementing necessary reforms.

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