Convention People's Party

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The Convention People's Party (CPP) is a socialist political party in Ghana, based on the ideas of former President Kwame Nkrumah.

The CPP was formed in 1949 by Kwame Nkrumah to campaign for independence and ruled a from 1960 to 1964.

At the last elections, 7 December 2004, the party won 3 out of 230 seats. Its candidate in the presidential elections, George Aggudey, won only 1.0% of the vote.

Preceded by Colonial Rule	Governments of Ghana Parliamentary democracy Queen Elizabeth II ceremonial Head of state 1957–1960	Succeeded by Convention People's Party
Preceded by Convention People's Party	Governments of Ghana First Republic 1960–1966	Succeeded by National Liberation Council