Progressive People's Party (PPP) (Akan: Kɔ anim ɔmanfo Apontow) is a political party in Ghana.[4] It was formed in 2012 by Paa Kwesi Nduom, a businessman, politician and a former presidential candidate for the Convention People's Party during the 2008 general election.[1] The PPP pulled 64,267 popular votes in the 2012 general elections with Papa Kwesi Nduom as a flagbearer and Brigitte Dzogbenuku as the running mate, making it the third-largest party and the second-largest opposition party in Ghana.[5][6]
Progressive People's Party | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President | Paa Kwesi Nduom[1] |
| Founder | Paa Kwesi Nduom[1] |
| Founded | January 2012 |
| Headquarters | Cape Coast • Kumasi • Sunyani • Sekondi-Takoradi |
| Ideology | Progressivism[2] Liberalism[3] Social liberalism |
| Continental affiliation | Africa Liberal Network |
| International affiliation | Liberal International (Observer) |
| Colors | Lust and White |
| Slogan | Awake |
| Parliament | 0 / 275
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| Election symbol | |
| Lust Sun on a white background | |
| Website | |
| The ProgressivePeople'sParty.org | |
The party's National Head Office Building is located in Asylum Down, Accra. The motto of the party is "Prosperity in Peace" with "Awake" as slogan.
History
editThe party's formation was followed by a declaration on 28 December 2011 by Papa Kwesi Nduom for progressive and independent-minded people to come together and form an alternative political movement to compete for political power for a major transformation of the Ghanaian society.[7]
The interim leadership of the progressive movement began a nationwide campaign to recruit members to form Interim Regional and Constituency Executives. The team visited the then ten regions of Ghana.
In January 2012, the party submitted an application to the Electoral Commission for registration by the Political Parties Act.
The party received its provisional certificate on Friday, 3 February 2012. The party went to the first National Convention on 25th February, 2012, which was held at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Final Certificate was received on Thursday 5 March 2012.
Claims
editThe Progressive People's Party seeks power to implement an agenda for change built on stewardship, education, healthcare, and jobs. PPP plans to implement the agenda using the spirit of inclusiveness and full participation of women and youth. Most importantly, PPP has stated that it will maintain an incorruptible leadership.
Structure
editThe Party elected officers in two-thirds of the districts in Ghana as well as Regional Executives. Elected National Officers of the party include: Nii Allotey Brew Hammond - chairperson; William Doworkpor - First Vice Chairperson; Ban Saliah - Second Vice Chairperson; Belinda Bulley - Third Vice Chairperson, Murtala Ahmed Mohammad - National Secretary; Felix William Ogwah - National Treasurer; Nana Ofori Owusu - Director of Operations; Vivian Tetteh - Women Coordinator; Divine Nkrumah - Youth Coordinator; Kofi Asamoah Siaw - Policy Adviser; Deroy Kwesi Andrew - Director of Research; Richard Nii Amarh - Executive Director and Paa Kow Ackon - Director of Communication.[8]
Election performance
editParliamentary elections
edit| Election | Number of PPP votes | Share of votes | Seats | +/- | Position | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,334 | 0.18% | 0 | 
|
 5th
|
Not represented in parliament |
| 2016 | 186,741 | 1.73% | 0 |
|
3rd
|
Not represented in parliament |
| 2012 | 33,857 | 0.31% | 0 |
|
3rd | Not represented in parliament |
Presidential elections
editIn 2024, Kofi Asamoah Siaw was elected to contest as the presidential candidate for the party. His forms were submitted after the deadline.[9] In view of this, he was not on the final list of candidates cleared by the Electoral Commission to stand for the election.[10]
| Election | Candidate | Number of votes | Share of votes | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Brigitte Dzogbenuku | 6,849 | 0.05% | 9th of 12[11] |
| 2016 | Paa Kwesi Nduom | 106,092 | 0.99% | 3rd of 7[12] |
| 2012 | Paa Kwesi Nduom | 64,362 | 0.59% | 3rd of 8[13] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "PPP poised to cause major political upset in Ghana's history - Nduom". www.politics.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ^ "PROGRESSIVE PEOPle's PARTY – Today Newspaper". Archived from the original on 17 June 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "International Relations".
- ^ "About PPP". pppghana.org. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Elections 2012 - President | Ghana Election Results | Ghana Elections 2012 | Ghana Votes 2012 | 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections". Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Meet Brigitte Dzogbenuku, the PPP Presidential running mate". First Digital. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
- ^ admin. "History". Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "National Executives – Progressive People's Party". www.pppghana.org. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
- ^ "We won't accept your forms – EC to PPP after failing to meet deadline". ghanaweb.com. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Enoch Darfah Frimpong; Dickson Worlanyo Dotse (20 September 2024). "Why EC disqualified PNC's Bernard Mornah, Janet Nabla and 9 others". Graphic Online. Graphic Communications Group Ltd. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "EC revises disparities in presidential election results". www.ghanaweb.com. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "2016 Presidential Results_national-constituency". Official website. Accra: Electoral Commission of Ghana. Archived from the original (spreadsheet) on 27 May 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Presidential Candidates Ghana Elections 2012". ghanaweb.com. GhanaWeb. Retrieved 26 October 2020.