The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is scheduled to convene on January 2, 2025, to discuss key issues following their significant loss in the 2024 general elections.

This meeting, which will take place at the party's headquarters in Accra, will be the first official gathering of the NEC since the NPP faced a substantial defeat in the December 7 elections.

The outcome has led to a period of deep reflection and strategic reevaluation, as the party prepares to assume its new role as the parliamentary minority.

Sources within the party suggest that a primary focus of the meeting will be the leadership structure of the minority in the 9th Parliament. This issue has sparked considerable debate, with divergent views on how the NPP should proceed in its new parliamentary position.

Among those contributing to the discussion is Joseph Osei Owusu, the current Member of Parliament for Bekwai and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament. Osei Owusu, along with other prominent figures, has voiced strong support for retaining Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Majority Leader, in a leadership capacity.

Supporters of Afenyo-Markin argue that his extensive experience, political insight, and ability to foster party unity make him the best candidate to lead the NPP as Minority Leader in the upcoming Parliament. The decision surrounding this leadership role is expected to be contentious, as it will have significant implications for the party's effectiveness, unity, and influence in the 9th Parliament.

In addition to leadership discussions, the NEC is also expected to address a range of pressing concerns, including the reasons for the party's electoral loss, plans for party reorganization, and strategies to re-engage with the grassroots base.