NPP regional elections: Okoe-Boye, COKA lead new crop of executives • Abronye retains position

Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) has completed a significant internal reorganization by electing a new slate of regional executives nationwide. These elections, held on Saturday, are a crucial step as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.

The polls saw several prominent figures secure leadership roles. Former Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye was elected as the Greater Accra Regional Chairman. In the Ashanti Region, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, widely known as COKA, clinched the chairmanship, ending the tenure of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi. Kwame Baffoe, or Abronye DC, successfully retained his position as the Bono Region Chairman.

In the Upper East Region, Elvis Figo Awonekai, the incumbent NPP Regional Secretary, was elected as the new Regional Chairman, defeating four other contestants. The elections also saw the incumbent Regional Women’s Organiser, Georgina Ayamba, transition to the First Vice Chairman position. Other key positions filled across various regions included First and Second Vice Chairpersons, Secretary, Organizer, Treasurer, Women’s Organiser, Youth Organiser, Communications Officer, and Nasara Organiser.