50 Aspirants Pick Forms for 11 National Executive Positions in NPP Elections

A total of 50 aspirants have picked nomination forms to contest 11 national executive positions in the upcoming internal elections of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Although the party has nine distinct national executive roles, the National Vice Chairperson contest will produce three officeholders — First, Second and Third Vice Chairpersons — bringing the total number of national executive positions to 11.

National Chairman Race

By the close of nominations on Saturday, August 22, five aspirants had picked forms to contest the National Chairman position:

• Paul Afoko
• John Boadu
• Boakye Agyarko
• Sammy Crabbe
• Bernard Antwi Boasiako

Incumbent Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim is not seeking re‑election, having taken a temporary break in May 2025.

General Secretary Contest

Four aspirants will face off in the General Secretary race:

• Justin Kodua Frimpong (incumbent)
• Eugene Boakye Antwi
• Sylvester Tetteh
• Charles Dwamena

Communications Director Race

The National Communications Director contest now features two aspirants — Dennis Miracles Aboagye and Evans Kodo — following the withdrawal of Gordon Asare Bediako, who has endorsed Aboagye.

In a statement on Saturday night, Asare Bediako said his withdrawal followed “deep reflection, wide consultation… and prayerful consideration of what is best for the New Patriotic Party at this defining moment.”

He stressed that unity should take precedence over individual ambition and pledged his “full and unreserved support” for Aboagye.

Filing and Vetting

Filing of completed nomination forms begins Sunday, August 23, 2026, and ends Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Vetting will take place from Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The party has not yet announced a date for balloting. According to a statement by Fred Opare‑Ansah, Chairman of the National Officers Elections Committee, the decision is deliberate to allow filing, vetting and appeals processes to conclude before fixing a firm date.

He explained that announcing a balloting date prematurely could lead to postponements if appeals affect the final list of qualified candidates.

Breakdown of Aspirants by Position

National Chairperson – 5

1. Paul Afoko
2. John Boadu
3. Boakye Agyarko
4. Sammy Crabbe
5. Bernard Antwi Boasiako

National Vice Chairperson – 13

1. Henry Nana Boakye
2. Kojo Fosu Boadu
3. Mustapha Abdul Hameed
4. Samuel Pyne
5. Richard Ahiagba
6. Abena Pokua Boaitey Amoah
7. Alhaji Masawudu Osman
8. Yaa Amponsah Frimpong
9. George Kwabena Abankwah Yeeboah
10. Horma Miez
11. Richard Oti Aboagye
12. Bright Esselfie Kumi
13. Nana Akomea

General Secretary – 4

1. Justin Kodua Frimpong
2. Eugene Boakye Antwi
3. Sylvester Tetteh
4. Charles Dwamena

National Treasurer – 4

1. Alfred Kojo Thompson
2. Collins Nuntwiri Nuamah
3. Tahiru Issahaku Moomin
4. Ahmed Ruka Saida

National Organiser – 8

1. Glover Daniel Nii Kwartei
2. Salam Mustapha
3. Kwame Prempeh
4. Archibald Korletey Gamor
5. Emmanuel Korsi Bodja
6. Nana Kwadjo Agyei Yeboah
7. Daniel Agyenim Boateng
8. Ali Maiga Halidu

National Women Organiser – 3

1. Mavis Hawa Koomson
2. Perpetual Ekua Lomokie Akwada
3. Safia Mohammed

National Youth Organiser – 6

1. Clement Opoku Gyamfi
2. Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah
3. Micheal Osei Boateng
4. Vera Oye Bram‑Larbi
5. Kumi Alfred Ababio
6. Abanga Fuseini Yakubu

National Nasara Organiser – 5

1. Issaka Muazo Kunata
2. Salim Bamba
3. Razak Tahiru Maiga
4. Awal Mohammed
5. Mohammed Ali Suraj

National Communications Director – 2

1. Dennis Miracles Aboagye
2. Evans Kodo