PNC General Secretary calls for urgent review of party's constitution

PNC National Organiser, Emmanuel Wilson (Left) Bernard Monarh ( Middle) and Madam Agnes Atayila, Reg Women's Org

Section of PNC party faithful

The General Secretary of the PNC, Bernard Monarh, has said the party’s current constitution has flaws that requires an urgent amendment to enable it become a force to reckon with.

He explained that the proposed review of the party’s constitution, is born out of deception, which he indicated, was one of the major frustrations of the party.

Addressing party members in Bolgatanga, Mr Monarh, hinted that during elections within the party, most regions come out with an appreciable number of votes, but when it comes to the national elections, they deliver the lowest.

Meanwhile, regions with higher votes at national elections often record lower representation at the national delegate conference.

This, Mr Monarh said ought not to be so, hence the need for a critical assessment of the party’s constitution to address the lapses.

Correspondent  Isaac Asare of Radio Ghana  reports that, the meeting which was the first of its kind to be held with a national executive member since the beginning of the year discussed the prospects of the party. It also pondered on the abysmal performance of the party in the last general elections and the way forward.

In his welcome address, the Upper East Regional Secretary of the PNC, Henry Fatchu, said the party was going through financial and managerial difficulties, adding that it was about time the party began to puts the necessary structures in place to ensure its viability ahead of the 2016 elections. For him, organizing the party from the grassroots was key to increasing its membership drive.

In his submission, the General Secretary of the party, Bernard Monarh, identified some defects in the party’s constitution and called for an urgent amendment to address those challenges. According to him, deception on the part of party members remain a major challenge.

Responding to questions during an open forum, Mr Monarh said the call for a review in the party’s constitution was in the right direction as it will help correct certain discrepancies in the voting pattern of delegates and constituents during elections both national and at the regional levels.

In his submission, the PNC National Organiser, Emmanuel Wilson observed that the fortunes and structures of the party seems to be weakening because the party lacks discipline.

He therefore cautioned party faithful not to let their individual interest override the collective interest of the party.


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