Smith Danquah Butey Says NPP Constitutional Amendment ‘Won’t Work’, Postpones Process

Former National First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Smith Danquah Butey, has announced a postponement of the constitutional amendment process until the party’s next conference, insisting that the proposed changes will not work.

According to Mr Butey, the amendment has been deferred, with the matter expected to be revisited at the next conference.

“I’ve postponed the amendment until the next conference. The constitutional amendment won’t work,” he stated.

His comments come amid discussions within the NPP over proposed changes to the party’s constitution and concerns surrounding the process for adopting the amendments.

Mr Butey had earlier threatened to take the party to court if any individual signed the constitutional amendment, signalling his opposition to the proposed changes.

“If anyone signs the constitutional amendment, I will take the NPP party to court,” he warned in an earlier statement.

The latest remarks suggest that the disagreement over the proposed amendment remains unresolved, with the former party executive maintaining that the process cannot proceed as intended.

However, Mr Butey did not provide further details on the specific provisions of the proposed amendment he opposes or explain the basis for his decision to postpone the process.

It also remains unclear whether his announcement reflects a formal decision by the party’s leadership or a position he is advancing in his capacity as a former national executive.

The proposed amendment is expected to remain a subject of discussion within the NPP as members consider the party’s constitutional arrangements and internal governance.

Further clarification from the party’s leadership may be needed to establish the status of the amendment and the next steps ahead of the next conference.