NPP National Executive Elections: 50 Nominees Vie for Nine Positions

Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is gearing up for its national executive elections, with 50 nominees having secured forms to vie for nine key positions. The party concluded the purchase of nomination forms on Saturday, August 22, marking the final day for aspirants to pick up the necessary paperwork.

Competition for the national chairman position is particularly intense, with five candidates purchasing forms: Paul Afoko, John Boadu, Boakye Agyarko, Sammy Crabbe, and Bernard Antwi Boasiako. Notably, the incumbent national chairman, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, is not seeking re-election. He had previously taken a temporary break from his duties in May 2025.

For the General Secretary role, Eugene Boakye Antwi, Sylvester Tetteh, and Charles Dwamena are challenging the incumbent, Justin Kodua Frimpong, who is aiming for a second term. The process of filing completed nomination forms is set to commence on Sunday, August 23, and will conclude on Saturday, August 29.

Following the submission of candidacies, a Vetting Committee will meticulously review the nominees from Monday, August 31, to Thursday, September 3, 2026. The race for the vice chairperson position is the most crowded, with 13 aspirants picking up forms. These include Henry Nana Boakye, Kojo Fosu Boadu, Mustapha Abdul Hameed, Samuel Pyne, Richard Ahiagba, Abena Pokua Boaitey Amoah, Alhaji Masawudu Osman, Yaa Amponsah Frimpong, George Kwabena Abankwah Yeeboah, Horma Miez, Richard Oti Aboagye, Bright Esselfie Kumi, and Nana Akomea. The top three candidates from this group will be designated as first, second, and third vice chairpersons.