Election Watch Ghana says just six of 47 aspirants in the NPP's internal elections are women, urging the party to address the imbalance.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the civil society group said the six female aspirants represent roughly 13% of all contestants vying for positions in the New Patriotic Party's ongoing internal elections.

While commending the women who have stepped forward, Election Watch Ghana said the numbers point to a deeper structural problem requiring sustained action rather than one-off encouragement.

The group has called on the NPP to lower filing fees and remove other financial barriers that could be discouraging women from contesting internal positions, alongside introducing mentorship, leadership development programmes and regular consultations to build women's confidence and interest in party leadership.

"Women's participation should not be addressed only when internal elections are approaching," Election Watch Ghana said, emphasising the need for continuous engagement throughout the electoral cycle rather than seasonal attention.

The organisation said women should be adequately informed, supported, prepared and encouraged to see themselves as capable candidates for leadership positions at every level of the party.

Election Watch Ghana said it would continue monitoring future NPP internal elections and tracking women's participation levels, expressing hope that subsequent contests will see more women seeking leadership and decision-making roles.

The group argued that stronger representation of women within the NPP's internal structures would strengthen inclusive participation and contribute to a more representative democratic process overall.