He said the committee has been engaging stakeholders and the public throughout the process to ensure that all arrangements are in place for delegates to cast their ballots without difficulty.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Opare-Ansah said the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting the election in accordance with guidelines provided by the NPP.

“Our focus is to put in place all the measures to make the party stronger. Every point of the way, we, the committee, engage all the stakeholders and the public,” he said.

He explained that the EC has established dedicated voting centres for members of the party’s various wings, including the youth, women and Nasara wings.

According to him, five polling centres have been allocated to the youth wing, while the women’s wing has three and Nasara has two, based on their respective numbers.

Mr Opare-Ansah said the voting arrangements will be concentrated at the stadium, with 21 voting centres organised around the regions.

He explained that regions with larger numbers of delegates would have additional voting arrangements to prevent congestion and ensure an efficient process.

He said each voting centre would have booths where delegates would cast their ballots for the various national officer positions.

“There will be five booths there for you to select the chairman, organiser and the others. Then if you are qualified for any of the wings, you go to their booth and vote,” he explained.

The committee is expecting a total of 7,163 delegates to participate in the election.

Mr Opare-Ansah urged delegates to arrive at the venue early to enable the process to begin and end on schedule.

“We are expecting a total of 7,163 delegates, and we are hoping that the delegates come on time so we are able to finish on time,” he said.

He added that the Electoral Commission had indicated that completing the voting process by noon would allow the rest of the election activities to proceed smoothly.

“The EC has assured us that if we are able to complete the election by 12, it will be good enough for everything to run smoothly,” he said.

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He said although the current contest is his first competitive party position, his previous service to the NPP and exposure across the country give him the experience needed to mobilise and engage young people.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Opoku Gyamfi said he had so far toured 15 of the 16 regions as part of his campaign.

He noted that his appointment as a District Chief Executive under former President Nana Akufo-Addo at a young age gave him national exposure and helped establish his credentials beyond his immediate political environment.

“I believe this being my first competitive party position is even an advantage for me. I have served the party and, at my young age, President Akufo-Addo appointed me to serve as District Chief Executive,” he said.

According to him, his appointment attracted national attention at the time, but he used the opportunity to work hard and demonstrate his capabilities.

He added that his experience in the corporate sector would also help him connect with professionals and mobilise support from outside the party’s traditional structures.

“I have also worked in the corporate environment, so I will be able to mobilise the corporate space. We need someone of my calibre because I speak their language. Professionally, it is easy for me to attract the professionals,” he said.

Mr Opoku Gyamfi stressed that the NPP needs a youth leader who can serve as a mentor and role model to young people, rather than one who focuses solely on party politics.

“We need a youth leader for all, not just NPP. He must be seen as a mentor and idol. If the young ones don’t see a mentor in you as a youth leader, then you have failed,” he said.

He said the party had invested significantly in his development and that his decision to contest the position was partly driven by a desire to give back through service.

“The party has invested so much in me and I need to deliver for the party,” he said.

Mr Opoku Gyamfi expressed confidence that he has the strategies required to strengthen the youth wing and contribute to the NPP’s efforts to return to power in 2028.

“I think I am the right person to serve at the youth wing. I am going to serve the party very well and they are not going to regret voting for me,” he said.

He said the youth wing requires clear direction and effective strategies to mobilise young people and support the party’s electoral objectives.

“We need the direction, and I have the strategies that will take us to victory in 2028. I won’t disappoint,” he added.

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He said his decision to contest the position is the result of careful planning and years of experience within the party, particularly his work as a regional organiser.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Bodja said he does not consider the transition from regional organiser to national organiser a major leap, insisting that his experience has prepared him adequately for the task.

“It is something I have carefully planned and where I want to be at a certain stage in my life. I don’t see moving from regional organiser to national organiser as a big jump. I am fully prepared for the task,” he said.

Mr Bodja said he is among the most experienced candidates in the race and has built significant visibility and recognition within the NPP.

He pledged to address what he described as leadership and structural challenges confronting the party if elected.

“I will fix the leadership and structural issues we have in the party,” he said.

According to him, the NPP needs a National Organiser who can effectively mobilise supporters, develop strategies, build networks and use modern technology to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures.

“We need an effective organiser that can mobilise, strategise, be creative and build relationships with networks across the country,” he said.

He added that understanding and using online tools should form part of modern political organising, particularly in mobilising and engaging supporters.

Mr Bodja cited his experience as Regional Organiser in the Volta Region, where he said he implemented strategies that contributed to electoral victories for the party.

He expressed confidence that the experience gained at the regional level would enable him to deliver more if given the mandate to serve as National Organiser.

“As a regional organiser in the Volta Region, I have been able to implement things that have led the party to victory, and I am sure given the opportunity as national organiser, there is a lot more that I could do to bring the NPP back to power,” he said.

Mr Bodja described himself as a young leader with vision, creativity and flexibility, saying these qualities would help him introduce new ideas into the party’s organisational structures.

“I am that young man filled with vision, creativity and flexibility. I am that organiser that will make the party an envy to others,” he said.

He appealed to NPP delegates to support his candidature and pledged to serve them diligently if elected.

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Mr Agyapong, who has also previously contested the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Sunyani East Municipality, said his decision was not influenced by his failure to secure either position.

According to him, the resignation followed concerns about the NPP’s ideology and what he described as the party’s approach to managing its affairs.

He said he arrived at the decision after reflecting on the direction of the party and assessing it against his personal convictions.

Mr Agyapong, however, clarified that he has no immediate plans to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or any other political party.

Instead, he said he is pursuing an initiative known as “Voices of the Patriotic Citizens”, which he intends to use as a platform to advocate issues he considers to be in the national interest.

His association with the NPP dates back several years, including his involvement in the party in the then Brong-Ahafo Region in 2011. He also previously contested the NPP’s regional chairmanship and the MCE position for Sunyani East.

Call for review of presidential term limits

Mr Agyapong has also appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider his position on presidential term limits and consider seeking a third term.

He based his call on what he described as the President’s performance in office.

He further urged the committee reviewing Ghana’s Constitution to examine whether the country’s legal framework should permit a president who has performed well to seek an additional term.

Citing President Mahama as an example, the former NPP member said the constitutional review should consider whether there should be provisions that allow for continuity when citizens believe an administration is delivering on its mandate.

He said the issue required a broader national discussion on the constitutional provisions governing presidential tenure and whether the current arrangement should be maintained without room for further consideration.

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According to the MP, the woman could not provide identification or an arrest warrant to establish her authority, prompting him to fear for his safety.

“I told her, ‘Go, I will follow you,’ but she said she would forcibly take me into their vehicle. At that point, she could not produce any evidence that she was indeed from EOCO,” he said.

He said he also asked whether she had an arrest warrant but she was unable to produce one.

“It became obvious to me that it was one of the recent kidnappings that have been happening. It is true. I had to defend and protect myself for the benefit of the good people of Manhyia South, my children, and my whole family,” he added.

Mr Baffour Awuah said he subsequently drove to Parliament, where he sought safety and joined his colleagues while also attending to scheduled committee work.

“I needed to put myself at a place where I would be safe so that I could also protect and defend the interest of my client for the benefit of her children, particularly the four-year-old who is waiting for the release of her mother. And that is why I had to drive to safety,” he explained.

“I’ve come to Parliament, my colleagues are behind me, and I thank them very much.”

The MP further alleged that the woman attempted to take him away while he was travelling to Parliament.

“So from there, I had to drive to Parliament because I was also required to do committee work in Parliament. And so, she attempted to kidnap me whilst I was on my way to Parliament,” Mr Baffour Awuah narrated at a press briefing in Parliament shortly after the incident.

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Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story, he said the security agencies had taken note of the claims made by the NPP at its press conference and would seek clarification from those who made them.

“Very soon some people will be invited by the security agents to come in with further clarity to what they stated in their press conference, because we are not going to relent on this matter,” he said.

Mr Tanko-Computer said the NPP should provide details on the alleged laboratories, including their locations and the people behind them.

“They should come and give clarity to that, and where they are, where the lapses are, and who is behind the establishing of this,” he stated.

He argued that if the NPP had intelligence on alleged drug-related activities, it should provide the information to the appropriate security authorities rather than limiting the claims to a press conference.

“The Constitution enjoins you, if he has intelligence of that nature, he knows the right environment to send it. He won’t go on press conference and the pontification of matters that he knows that the borders are national security and all these things. He should be able to provide further clarity,” he said.

Mr Tanko-Computer also appealed to the National Security Secretariat and other allied security agencies to engage the NPP over the allegations.

His comments followed claims by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye that clandestine laboratories had allegedly been established in Ghana to process narcotics for export.

Mr Tanko-Computer maintained that asking the NPP to provide information should not be construed as a threat, arguing that the government needed all available information to tackle drug trafficking.

“They are opponents. They are not our enemies. We cannot threaten them. We are all looking for the betterment of Ghana,” he added.

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He argued that the target is unattainable for the NDC, given that the region remains a solid and unshakable stronghold of the NPP.

The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, had earlier disclosed that the ruling party is targeting to increase its votes from 33.36% in the 2024 presidential election to about 40% in the Ashanti Region in the next general election. He noted that such a margin would help the NDC consolidate its stay in power.

However, reacting to the assertion on Nhyira FM Kuro Yi Mu Nsem, Mr. Owusu Ansah said the NDC is merely living in a dream.

“40 percent where? In 2028, it can only be in their dreams. It can never happen in the Ashanti Region,” he stated.

The NPP’s Director of Training admitted that the party suffered its worst electoral setback in the Ashanti Region in the 2024 elections, but insisted that history will not repeat itself.

“I’m telling you today, our worst ever performance for the party, NPP. We have seen the worst. And we are never going to see this thing again happening,” he emphasized.

Mr. Owusu Ansah attributed the party’s poor showing in 2024 to voter apathy, internal wrangling, and complacency among the party’s base in its stronghold but noted that lessons have been learned.

He disclosed that the regional leadership of the NPP is currently undertaking massive reorganization efforts behind the scenes to re-energize the party base.

“If you see videos and pictures of party leadership in the region, a lot is happening. You are only seeing just about two percent of what is happening. A lot of things are going on underground,” he disclosed.

According to him, the party is reconnecting with grassroots supporters, resolving internal disputes, and strengthening its polling station structures to ensure maximum turnout in 2028.

He expressed confidence that with the current restructuring, the NPP will not only maintain its dominance in the Ashanti Region but will also close all loopholes that allowed the NDC to make significant inroads in 2024.

“The NPP is coming back stronger. Ashanti Region will prove again that it is our stronghold. The NDC should forget about 40%,” he added.

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In a letter dated September 22, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the NPP National Elections Committee, the campaign team expressed concern about what it described as reports of unauthorised adjustments, deletions and possible additions to the TESCON voter register.

The team said any manipulation of the electoral album could undermine confidence in the internal election and called for the process to be conducted in accordance with the party’s guidelines and constitution.

“The Boakye Agyarko Campaign Team wishes to state unequivocally that we shall reject any attempt, scheme, or maneuver by any entity to manipulate the electoral album to favour specific interests,” the letter stated.

The campaign team is asking the National Elections Committee to immediately halt any ongoing revisions or unilateral updates to the TESCON membership list that are not based on agreed party guidelines.

It also called for the publication of what it described as the authentic and verified electoral album to allow candidates and other stakeholders to scrutinise the list and ensure that only qualified TESCON members participate in the election.

The team warned that it would “vehemently resist and protest” any attempts to manipulate the electoral process or undermine what it described as the democratic mandate of party members.

It urged the National Elections Committee to act swiftly to address the concerns and safeguard what it described as the peace, unity and internal democratic traditions of the NPP.

Boakye Agyarko is one of four candidates contesting the NPP National Chairmanship position in the October 3 elections. He occupies the fourth position on the ballot paper, following John Boadu, Sammy Crabbe and Paul Afoko.

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Speaking at a press conference, the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, alleged that the operations are taking place under the watch of President Mahama.

“The intelligence we have picked is that these drug traffickers have established laboratories here for processing of illicit drugs and narcotics under the watch of President Mahama. And it appears that he doesn’t care,” he said.

He claimed this explains why volumes of drugs continue to surface in shipments and in the luggage of passengers from Ghana passing through Sydney and Dunkirk.

“That is the reason why volumes of drugs keep surfacing in the form of ships and the luggage of passengers in Sydney, Dunkirk, and Johannesburg. Because the processing is happening right here in Ghana,” he said.

Nana B went on to allege that government officials are facilitating the transit of drugs processed in the country.

“They have laboratories right here in Ghana, clandestine laboratories where illicit drugs, cocaine, are being processed, and government officials aiding the smooth transit of these drugs outside of this jurisdiction,” he alleged.

The comments come weeks after French customs seized nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine, worth an estimated €225 million (about US$261 million), at the port of Dunkirk on September 10.

The shipment, concealed in a container of plastic waste exported from Ghana, was partly destined for Antwerp, Belgium, and has been linked to the network of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos.”

Several suspects have been arrested and arraigned by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) in connection with the case.

He said the “elephant family” will need only two years in opposition before power returns to the NPP, stressing that he would work to ensure this projection does not become a mirage.

Speaking to delegates in the Western, Central, and Eastern Regions as part of his ongoing campaign tour, the former National Chairman underscored the significance of party unity as the bedrock of victory in the 2028 general election.

“I do not have a magic wand, but I can assure you that if we close our ranks and rally behind me to become the National Chairman, we have only two years to stay in opposition, and then power will be ours,” he told constituency executives, to rousing cheers.

Afoko’s message to delegates has centred heavily on his 3Rs Campaign Blueprint (Reunite, Rebuild, Recapture Power), which he says offers the clearest path back to government. He explained that the party cannot afford to dwell on past internal divisions, and that his first priority as Chairman would be to reunite all factions of the NPP under one banner ahead of 2028.

“We have all the ingredients for victory. What we lack is unity. My message to every constituency, every region, is simple: set aside our differences, reunite as one family, and rebuild the structures that have made us formidable in the past,” he said.

On rebuilding, Afoko pledged to strengthen grassroots structures, revamp constituency and polling station organisation, and restore confidence among party foot soldiers who he said felt neglected in recent years. He argued that a solidly rebuilt party machinery, combined with unity at the top, would naturally translate into recapturing power in 2028.

The former Chairman’s tour, which has taken him across several regions in the period before the party’s National Chairmanship contest, has consistently drawn large crowds of constituency executives and TESCON members eager to hear his vision for the party’s future.

With the election for National Chairman scheduled for 3rd October, Afoko is intensifying his engagements, banking on his unity and 3Rs message to win over delegates in the weeks leading up to the vote at the Babayara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

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The Chairman, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, said the party is preparing to petition the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, over the continued detention of the nurse, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, George Atta-Boateng, expected to be copied.

Salomey Awity Baffoe, a senior nursing officer, has been remanded in connection with the Ghana Jollof case. She has pleaded not guilty to a charge of abetment of publication of false news.

Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Dr Okoe Boye said the party would picket at the police station until Salomey is released to return to her children.

“The Greater Accra NPP will write to the Chief of Staff and copy the IGP and Atta Boakye that if by the weekend they don’t release the detained nurse to go and take care of her children, we will sleep there until her release,” he announced.

He said the party was prepared to sustain the protest and attract international attention to the matter.

“We will picket until she is released because innocent citizens cannot continue to suffer under this abusive government,” he stated.

Dr Okoe Boye also questioned the legal basis for Salomey’s continued detention, arguing that two key principles of natural justice had not been properly applied in the case.

“The two fundamental pillars of natural justice have not occurred in her case. The first is the right to be heard.”

According to him, Salomey is being kept in custody under the justification of ongoing investigations, while the court has only dealt with her plea on whether she is guilty or not.

“She is being held under the excuse of investigation, and no judge has heard the case, except for her plea of whether she is guilty or not,” he stated.

He further questioned the decision of the Adenta Circuit Court to remand her for two weeks, arguing that the defence had not fully presented its case.

Dr Okoe Boye also invoked the legal principle nemo judex in causa sua, which means that no one should be a judge in their own case.

He questioned the relationship between the Executive, the police, and the judiciary, particularly in determining who is being protected in the case.

“The second one is nemo judex in causa sua, meaning no one should be a judge in their own case. Who appointed the IGP? It is the President. He is not the official complainant, but who are they trying to protect? Is it the President, and who even appoints the judges?” he asked.

Dr Okoe Boye consequently argued that, in his view, the circumstances raise questions about the separation of interests in the case.

“In this case, to a larger extent, you have a judge sitting in his own case. And only time will tell,” he said.

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Mr Mohammed argues that the woman may have been wrongly detained, pointing to continued activity on the account following her reported arrest.

According to him, the development raises questions about whether the detained woman is actually the person behind the account, which has been critical of government officials.

Speaking to Accra-based Citi News, Mr Mohammed said the woman is a health professional with infants under her care and urged the authorities to release her.

“An arrest has been made on an innocent woman who has infants that she takes care of and also a health professional, purported to be ‘Ghana Jollof’.

Subsequently after the arrest the person they are looking for is on TikTok again telling them that that is not the person; with the same voice and saying what she usually say,” he said.

Mr Mohammed said lawyers had been engaged to provide legal assistance to the woman and questioned why she remained in custody despite the account continuing to post.

“Yesterday, we had several calls to get lawyers to for her. I don’t think up till now they have released her. Does it mean that the person is in the cells insulting them. This is pure politics. Yes, our lawyers have been brought in to assist the woman,” he said.

He described the reported arrest as an infringement of the woman’s rights and called for what he considers unnecessary actions against citizens to stop.

“I think these people want to break down this country. The NDC want to break down the country. These necessary things that they are doing must stop,” he said.

Chairman of the NPP’s Policy Coordinating Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, made the call at a media briefing, where he criticised what the party considers a rushed approach to the constitutional review process.

According to him, government appears to be seeking to have some of the proposed amendments approved by Parliament before November, while proceeding with a national referendum on entrenched provisions next year.

He argued that the process should involve broader public consultations before the proposals are taken through the formal amendment procedures.

Mr Oppong Nkrumah said the NPP’s position was also informed by concerns raised by some stakeholders, including the Ghana Bar Association and organised labour, over aspects of the government’s approach.

He maintained that the government should take the concerns of stakeholders into account and allow for wider national deliberations through a Constituent Assembly.

The call comes after the government established an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC), chaired by Presidential Legal Counsel Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, to examine the government’s position paper and the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee and develop a framework for implementing the proposed reforms.

Government has said the proposed amendments will be divided into two categories: non-entrenched and entrenched provisions. Amendments to non-entrenched provisions require parliamentary approval, while amendments to entrenched provisions must go through a national referendum after satisfying the constitutional requirements.

Under Article 290 of the 1992 Constitution, a bill seeking to amend an entrenched provision must be referred to the Council of State, published in the Gazette for at least six months and subsequently subjected to a national referendum. At least 40 per cent of registered voters must participate, with at least 75 per cent of those voting supporting the proposal.

Government has announced plans to hold the referendum alongside the District Assembly elections next year.

The debate over the process has intensified as stakeholders call for broader public participation. On September 13, 2026, President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, also called for the establishment of a Constituent Assembly, arguing that the scale and scope of the proposed amendments warrant extensive national deliberation.

The proposed constitutional reforms follow the work of the Constitution Review Committee chaired by Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh, which submitted recommendations on possible changes to Ghana’s constitutional framework. Government subsequently issued its position on the recommendations and began the process of developing an implementation roadmap.

He made the remarks during a meeting with the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), which visited him at his office to formally extend an invitation to the party’s 2026 National Delegates Conference.

Nana Akufo-Addo said the NPP’s ability to rebuild and renew itself would depend significantly on strengthening its internal cohesion and reconnecting with its grassroots supporters.

He also expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for the 2028 elections, while stressing the importance of laying a strong organisational foundation.

The former President commended the NOEC for its work towards organising the National Delegates Conference and the national officers election process.

He also expressed his support for the committee and confirmed that he would attend the conference.

The NOEC Chairman, Frederick Opare-Ansah, disclosed the details of the engagement in a Facebook post, saying the committee was grateful to the former President for receiving its delegation and offering counsel and support as preparations for the conference continue.

The committee said Nana Akufo-Addo’s engagement with its members formed part of efforts to engage key figures of the party ahead of the conference and the election of new national officers.

The committee visited the former President at his office to formally invite him to the conference, which is expected to form part of the NPP’s preparations for the election of its national officers.

During the meeting, Nana Akufo-Addo commended the NOEC for the work undertaken so far towards organising the conference and the national officers election process.

He also stressed the importance of the conference to the party’s internal organisation, particularly efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures.

According to the NOEC, the former President expressed support for its work and assured the committee of his attendance at the conference.

Nana Akufo-Addo also spoke about the party’s prospects ahead of the 2028 general election, emphasising the need for unity, renewed commitment and a strong organisational foundation.

The engagement forms part of consultations and preparations ahead of the NPP’s national officers elections, which are intended to determine the party’s next crop of national executives.

The NOEC expressed appreciation to the former President for his reception, counsel and support as the committee continues preparations for the conference.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Kyerematen argued that the dominance of the two parties since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1992 had not delivered the level of development Ghana should have achieved.

He said his resolve to pursue an alternative political path remained strong, despite the challenges involved.

“I am still determined to break the NPP and NDC duopoly and I am even sure if I didn’t have the strength and willpower, God would have given it to me because these two parties are the cause of our problems in this country,” he said.

Mr Kyerematen said the NPP and NDC had alternated in governing Ghana for more than three decades, yet several fundamental development challenges remained unresolved.

“I say this because when we moved into the new constitutional dispensation in 1992, we had these two parties rule the country,” he stated.

He cited poor road infrastructure, electricity challenges, and delays in developmental projects as some of the issues he believes should have been addressed more substantially over the period.

“But after 34 years, our roads are bad, and we don’t have stable electricity. We’re still struggling with developmental projects. We could have done better by now,” he noted.

According to him, Ghana could have made greater progress if successive governments had been able to sustain and build on development initiatives.

Mr Kyerematen said the pace of Ghana’s development remained a concern, particularly when compared with countries that had undergone significant transformation within a few decades.

“If we could see light at the end of the tunnel, it would have been encouraging,” he noted.

He cited China as an example, arguing that the country’s transformation over about three decades demonstrated what could be achieved through sustained development efforts.

“It took China 30 years to become the second most powerful country in the world, but when you look at it critically, their transformation in a way makes them number one,” he added.

Mr Kyerematen has previously advocated moving Ghana beyond the NPP-NDC duopoly, arguing that the dominance of the two parties has contributed to political divisions and a lack of continuity in governance.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Kyerematen said the NPP’s interest in his activities should not be interpreted as an indication that he intends to return to the party.

“I gave my reasons for leaving the party, and it seems people still have their eyes on me, which means the relevance is there,” he said.

He said the NPP’s continued focus on him is instead linked to the political alternative he has established and the values he believes are missing from the party.

According to Mr Kyerematen, his decision to establish a new political platform was driven by his belief that some of the traditions and values historically associated with the NPP need to be restored.

“The reason NPP hasn’t forgotten about me is not that I am coming back. But the fact that I said I am starting something new, and they expect that the UP traditions I said are missing will be fundamental, and that would bring them back,” he noted.

Mr Kyerematen was a founding member of the NPP and served as Minister of Trade and Industry before leaving the party in September 2023.

He subsequently contested the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate under the Movement for Change, which was later reorganised into the United Party after its registration by the Electoral Commission.

His departure from the NPP followed his withdrawal from the party’s 2023 presidential primary process, citing concerns about the conduct of the special delegates’ conference and the treatment of his supporters.

Mr Kyerematen has since positioned the UP as an alternative political force beyond the established NPP-NDC political order.

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According to him, the youth wing remains the “engine” of the NPP, making it critical for the party to place the right person at the helm to mobilise and inspire young people.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Osei Boateng said his years of work within the party, coupled with his experience as a former regional organiser, have prepared him for the position.

He said this is his second attempt at the National Youth Organiser position, giving him valuable experience ahead of the upcoming contest.

“If the youth wing isn’t vibrant, the party can’t stand strong. The youth wing is the engine of the party and we need a competent hand to handle it,” he said.

Mr Osei Boateng expressed concern about the state of the Tertiary Students Confederacy Network (TESCON), arguing that the organisation needs to be rebranded and revitalised to make it more effective.

“TESCON is at the brink of collapsing. We have to rebrand it and revitalise it. You need someone who understands them, who they understand and who speaks their language,” he said.

He noted that his background in student politics gives him an understanding of the concerns and expectations of young people within the party.

Mr Osei Boateng said the NPP must focus on grooming and protecting young people because they constitute the future of the party.

“The youth are our future. We have to groom them and protect them,” he said.

He maintained that the NPP remains attractive to young people but requires effective leadership and strategies to harness their support.

According to him, a National Youth Organiser must be able to motivate young people and create opportunities for them to participate meaningfully in the party’s activities.

“I believe I am very resourceful. I have done it before as a regional organiser, and experience counts,” he said.

Mr Osei Boateng cited his experience managing 29 constituencies under a region as evidence of his organisational capacity.

He said that experience would enable him to expand his mobilisation efforts if given the mandate to lead the youth wing.

“Aside from passion, I have the experience,” he added.

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In a Facebook post, Mr Afenyo-Markin alleged that the NDC government could resort to what he called “FAKE NEWS” and “manufactured distractions” in an attempt to divert public attention from issues on which he believes the government has failed to deliver.

“Going into the 2028 elections, one strategy the NDC Government is likely to use aggressively, in its desperation to hold on to power, is misinformation and disinformation.”

He said the strategy was not new, claiming the NDC had used similar tactics while in opposition.

“Expect FAKE NEWS and manufactured distractions aimed at taking attention away from the important national issues on which the Government has failed to deliver.”

According to the NPP lawmaker, some of the accusations and claims previously promoted by the NDC in opposition have subsequently been contradicted by facts or exposed as misleading.

“This is not new, it is a political tool they have mastered. Go back and examine the accusations, claims and stories they promoted while in opposition. Several have since been contradicted by the FACTS, exposed as misleading or proven entirely false.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin urged Ghanaians to critically assess information ahead of the 2028 polls and avoid being distracted from matters affecting their daily lives.

“Every Ghanaian must understand this strategy. We must stay vigilant, question what we are told and refuse to be distracted from the issues that affect us.”

He said NPP members, officers and communicators in particular had a responsibility to verify information and respond quickly to what he described as false propaganda.

“NPP members, officers and communicators especially carry an even greater responsibility. We must remain alert, disciplined and focused.”

He further urged the party’s communicators to prioritise fact-checking and keep public discourse centred on the government’s performance.

“Check the facts, expose the lies quickly and never allow false propaganda to dictate our agenda.”

Mr Afenyo-Markin said the NPP must continue highlighting what he described as the government’s “broken promises” and the everyday challenges confronting Ghanaians.

He also called on party members to promote the vision of former Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections.

“Above all, stay on message by promoting Dr Bawumia’s vision for Ghana with clarity and conviction while working relentlessly towards victory in 2028.”

He concluded with a rallying message to party members:

“Expose the lies. Focus on the issues. Promote the vision. Win 2028.”

Thirteen candidates are competing for the three positions, with the top three vote-getters expected to emerge as vice-chairpersons in the party’s October 3, 2026 national executive election.

But Mr. Pyne says he remains confident of securing a place, pointing to his experience, longstanding commitment to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the campaign he has mounted ahead of the election.

“The numbers are not a threat to me at all. What I know is that the work that I’m doing, the campaigning that I’m undertaking, the pedigree of Sam Pyne, my commitment to party work, all that I’ve told you about myself is what is going to reign on the 3rd of October,” he said.

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, the former Ashanti Regional Secretary said the number of contenders may partly stem from the requirement that delegates elect three vice-chairpersons.

He nonetheless said his priority is to persuade delegates that he is the right candidate for the role.

The former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) believes his years of involvement in the party and record of service give him a strong footing as he battles the other aspirants.

He is number 11 on the ballot and is seeking one of the three available positions as the NPP seeks to reorganise and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2028 general election.

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The initiative, led by journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, popularly known as Ahanta Pele, brought together residents of Ahanta West alongside participants who travelled from Accra and other parts of the country.

Unlike a conventional fitness programme held at a single location, the event took participants through the streets of the town. The walk commenced from Aboadi, passed through Agona Fie and ended at the forecourt of Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School.

The gathering remained lively throughout the exercise, with music and interaction accompanying the walk. Participants later joined an aerobics session at the school to bring the day’s activities to a close.

The event attracted a strong presence from the political community. Members of the NPP Ahanta West Constituency executive attended in their various capacities, including the First Vice Chairman, Second Vice Chairman, Organizer, Deputy Organizer, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Women’s Organizer, Deputy Women’s Organizer, Nasara Coordinator and Deputy Nasara Coordinator.

The Sekondi Constituency was also represented by its Chairman, Mr. Percy Morgue Ansah, and Youth Organizer, Mr. Ben Hector Brooklyn. Mr. Goodfellow Odei, a member of the NPP Communications Team, was among the other political figures at the gathering.

There was also significant representation from the media fraternity. Multimedia Group personalities Lawyer Osei Bonsu, popularly known as O.B., host of Ekosii Sen, and Dominic Kissi travelled to Ahanta West to lend their support to their colleague.

The presence of the media personalities, together with the participation of political figures and residents from different parts of the country, gave the event a broader public dimension beyond its stated focus on fitness.

For many participants, the occasion offered an opportunity to exercise while also reconnecting with friends, colleagues and other members of the Ahanta community. The large gathering further demonstrated the ability of community based initiatives to bring people together around a common activity.

But as the crowd dispersed after the exercise, attention also turned to a question that has increasingly followed Samuel Kojo Brace in recent times: what next for Ahanta Pele?

His name has featured prominently in conversations about a possible bid for the Ahanta West parliamentary seat. While the journalist has yet to publicly declare his intention to contest the position, expectations are mounting that he could soon make his position known.

The political significance of the latest gathering therefore remains a subject of discussion, particularly given the presence of several party officials and the size of the crowd that responded to the initiative.

For now, however, the focus remains on the success of the walk, which transformed the streets of Agona Nkwanta into a centre of fitness, social interaction and community activity, while adding another layer to the growing public interest in Samuel Kojo Brace’s future.

Speaking to party delegates as he advances his campaign for the NPP’s top administrative post, Afoko described women as essential organisers, communicators, business leaders, professionals, farmers, traders, caregivers, and strategists, noting that women are the backbone of homes, communities, and party structures.

“To the women of our party and of Ghana, I say this: no serious renewal of the NPP can take place without women at the centre. If you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a whole nation,” Afoko stated.

He outlined how, as National Chairman, he would elevate women from an appendix of party activity to a central pillar of organisation and policy.

He said hwould prioritise women’s roles in party organisation, policy engagement, fundraising, communication, mobilisation and leadership development, insisting that a revitalised NPP must leverage the energy and skills of its female membership.

“The NPP cannot recapture power without women. Ghana cannot prosper without women. Women’s inclusion is both a moral imperative and a strategic necessity for electoral success and national development,” he reiterated.

Afoko’s appeal comes as the party prepares to renew its leadership and reassess strategies to reconnect with voters nationwide.

He said meaningful participation by women in decision-making and policy-shaping is critical to rebuilding trust and expanding the party’s reach into communities where women play central economic and social roles.

His remarks signal a campaign focus on inclusivity and organisational reform, with targeted efforts to empower women within the party’s structures and to ensure that party policies reflect the realities and priorities of women across Ghana’s economy and society.

Mr Afoko called for women-centred renewal additions to a growing conversation within the NPP about how best to revitalise the party and broaden its appeal ahead of future elections.

She says the government is prepared to respond to questions raised by the Minority once the evacuation process is fully concluded.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Hajia Alimatu Issahak said the last flight carrying evacuated Ghanaians arrived in the country last Thursday, suggesting that the Minority should allow the government time to compile and provide the necessary information.

“The last flight came last Thursday, so the Minority should relax. The questions they are asking, the appropriate responses will be provided,” she said.

Her comments come after the Minority demanded a detailed breakdown of the reported GH¢49.7 million spent by government to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks.

The Minority has questioned the evacuation figures and expenditure and has invoked the Right to Information (RTI) process to obtain supporting documents.

She further accused the NPP of becoming particularly vocal about accountability after moving into opposition but insisted that the NDC government has nothing to hide.

“We know the NPP suddenly knows about accountability after going into opposition but we in the NDC as part of our reset agenda have nothing to hide and will provide responses to all their concerns,” she said.

Hajia Alimatu Issahak cautioned against rushing to conclusions over the evacuation expenditure, stressing that both the country’s interests and accountability remained important to the government.

“We should not be in a haste to condemn or collapse. The country is important to us likewise accountability, because our integrity is important to us,” she added.

The Minority’s concerns follow Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s disclosure that government spent GH¢49.7 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid the xenophobic attacks.

The Minority has since demanded documentary evidence to support both the number of evacuees and the expenditure, while government has maintained that the appropriate information will be provided.

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Mr Titus-Glover said his extensive nationwide engagements have given him the opportunity to reconnect with party members and understand their concerns ahead of the internal elections.

“I have the message and strategy for the 2028 elections, and delegates are waiting to honour me on October 3,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, he said he had toured all 16 regions and visited 269 constituencies as part of his campaign.

“I have toured all the 16 regions, 269 constituencies. What I am doing is touching base to renew my faith in the people,” he stated.

Mr Titus-Glover, who has served the NPP since 1992, said effective organisation goes beyond making noise and requires the ability to translate strategies into practical action at the grassroots.

“Organisation is not noise. It’s how effective you have to put your strategies on the ground and your communication with the people,” he said.

According to him, the success of the NPP in 2028 will largely depend on the strength of its organisational structures and the ability of its leaders to mobilise supporters.

“The victory of the NPP in 2028 will depend on organisation,” he stated.

Mr Titus-Glover said his years of service to the party and experience across various levels had prepared him to take on the responsibility of National Organiser.

“I have served NPP from 1992. I have gone through the ranks,” he said.

He described himself as a leader capable of operating effectively both during difficult periods and in times of stability.

“I’m a combination of a wartime general and peacetime general,” he stated.

The National Organiser hopeful also pledged to strengthen the participation of women in the party’s organisational structure if elected.

He said he would consider appointing a woman to one of the deputy National Organiser positions as part of efforts to give women greater representation.

“The women’s wing, after the elections, hopefully when I win, I will give one deputy position to a woman,” he said.

Mr Titus-Glover said he remained focused on building a stronger grassroots organisation capable of delivering the NPP back to power in 2028.

“There’s a lot we are working on to make sure we win the election and effectively make sure NPP comes back to power in 2028,” he added.

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The decision marks a shift from the party’s recent approach to proxy voting, which had been restricted in previous internal elections over concerns about possible abuse.

Proxy voting was notably banned during the NPP’s presidential primary in January, a decision that generated debate among some members and delegates.

However, Chairman of the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), Frederick Opare Ansah, said the party has now agreed to allow proxy voting to enable eligible members of the NPP’s diaspora to participate in the elections.

He explained that the arrangement forms part of efforts to ensure that party members who are unable to be physically present can still exercise their right to vote.

Meanwhile, the NPP has also expanded the number of delegates eligible to vote in the Youth Organizer category.

Mr Opare Ansah said all delegates below the age of 40 will now vote in the Youth Organizer category, departing from the previous arrangement where voting was limited to constituency, regional and national Youth Organizers, as well as Members of Parliament below 40.

The change has increased the number of delegates in the youth category to more than 2,000.

The October 3 elections will therefore feature both a return to proxy voting and a significantly expanded youth voting bloc as the party prepares to elect its next national officers.

The campaign said Mr Salam’s decision to withdraw was a personal one, based on his assessment of the contest and his prospects of securing the National Organiser position.

In a statement signed by Stonewall Quartey, an aide to Mr. Titus-Glover, the campaign cautioned against linking the withdrawal to any external influence.

“Let it not be said anywhere that Mustapha Salam stepped down due to the influence, pressure, or intervention of any individual or the system,” the statement said.

According to the campaign, Mr Salam arrived at the decision after conducting a “careful” assessment of his chances in the election.

It urged NPP members and supporters to respect his decision and refrain from speculating about the reasons behind his withdrawal.

The Titus-Glover camp maintained that the circumstances surrounding Mr Salam’s decision should be allowed to speak for themselves rather than being attributed to pressure from the party or its structures.

Meanwhile, Mr. Titus-Glover is expected to continue his nationwide campaign ahead of the NPP National Executive elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.

The campaign said he would maintain his engagement with delegates, listen to their concerns, and present his vision for strengthening the party.

“He is determined to continue engaging delegates, listening to their concerns, and presenting a clear vision for a stronger, more united, and better-organised NPP,” the statement said.

The campaign further expressed confidence in delegates to independently determine who should occupy the National Organiser position.

“The decision belongs to the delegates. The mandate belongs to the delegates. And we remain confident in their judgment,” it added.

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The meeting follows the completion of a review of the Constitution Review Committee’s (CRC) report and the government’s position on the proposed amendments.

The NPP’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee undertook the review and prepared a position paper outlining the party’s views on the recommendations.

The document has subsequently been submitted to the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the NEC for consideration and adoption.

The NEC’s meeting is expected to determine the party’s final position on the proposed constitutional changes before it is communicated to the Ghanaian public.

Among the major proposals under consideration are a five-year presidential and parliamentary term, the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), an increase in the size of Parliament from 275 to 300 members and a reduction in the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 35.

The government has also backed proposals to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections, abolish the death penalty and give all members in good standing of political parties equal voting rights in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates.

The NPP has said its review was informed by its participation in the national constitutional review process, during which it made submissions to the CRC.

In a statement dated August 28, the party said its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee had completed a “detailed review” of both the CRC report and the government’s response.

The party said it remained committed to a transparent, inclusive and orderly constitutional review process that protects Ghana’s democracy, strengthens constitutional institutions and promotes political stability and development.

Following the NEC’s consideration and approval, the NPP is expected to formally announce which of the proposed amendments it supports, rejects or wants modified.

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Mr Maiga said the contest is effectively a two-horse race between himself and Mr Glover, who is seeking the position for the second time.

“Titus Glover is my direct contender in the National Organiser race. The competition is between him and me,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Maiga said although both candidates are former MPs, he believes Mr Glover should make way for younger party members to take up the responsibility of rebuilding the NPP and preparing it for the 2028 elections.

“We are both former MPs. I think he is my direct contender. This is the second time he is contesting this position and this is my first time. It’s like a two-horse race,” he stated.

Mr Maiga pointed to the age difference between the two candidates, arguing that his younger age gives him an advantage in the demanding task of nationwide grassroots mobilisation.

“At age 60, I think he is tired and should allow young men like myself, who is 45 years old, to lead the charge to recapture power for the party,” he said.

He further noted that Mr Glover had already occupied several public positions, including serving as a minister, deputy minister, CEO and deputy CEO, and suggested that the former MP should allow other party members to gain similar opportunities to serve.

“He has been a minister before, deputy minister, CEO, deputy CEO. So it’s okay, he should let us who haven’t gotten any appointment yet do the work,” Mr Maiga said.

According to him, his motivation for contesting is to bring fresh energy to the NPP’s mobilisation efforts and help the party return to power in 2028.

“He has done some, so he should leave the rest for us. Let’s do some of the work and win back power in 2028,” he added.

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According to him, his extensive experience at various levels of the NPP, combined with his commitment to grassroots engagement, makes him the ideal candidate for the National Organiser position.

“If NPP wants to win 2028, Ali Maiga is the way to go,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Maiga said his political journey began at the age of 18 when he served as an NPP ward secretary.

He subsequently became Constituency Secretary for Dormaa West, Bono-Ahafo Regional Organiser, a National Council member and later a Member of Parliament.

He said the NPP faces a difficult task ahead of the 2028 elections but insisted that victory must remain the party’s primary objective.

“2028 overall victory is non-negotiable because of how the country is going. If we don’t come back to power, Ghanaians will be sad. It’s not an easy task for us, but we will do it,” he stated.

Mr Maiga said the party needs a National Organiser who is constantly present on the ground, understands grassroots politics and has the energy and experience to engage voters across the country.

“We need a National Organiser who is a road master, who has the tactics, strategy and experience and knows it all. I have all that,” he said.

He argued that one of the key tests for anyone seeking to become National Organiser should be the ability and willingness to tour all 276 constituencies.

“I believe to be a National Organiser, your first test is to have the ability to tour all the 276 constituencies. If you cannot do that, you have no business being the National Organiser,” he stated.

Mr Maiga said the NPP’s strategy must focus heavily on grassroots mobilisation, engaging communities and explaining why voters should choose the party over the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

“The task we have ahead is not an easy one. It’s ground mobilisation, speaking to the people and explaining to them why the NPP is a better option than the NDC,” he said.

He expressed confidence in his ability to undertake such a nationwide mobilisation exercise, citing his experience and previous engagement with voters.

“I have the energy, and I have demonstrated to the voters that I respect them by going to them. I also have the strategy. I am a grassroots person; no one can match my strength,” he stated.

Mr Maiga maintained that his combination of experience, energy, strategy and grassroots connections makes him the “complete package” for the National Organiser position.

“I am the complete package of a National Organiser,” he added.

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Incumbent Deputy Women’s Organiser Hajia Safia Mohammed picked number one, while former Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament Mavis Hawa Koomson picked number two.

The ballot positions were determined on Wednesday as part of preparations for the NPP’s national executive elections, scheduled to take place on October 3, 2026, in Kumasi.

The two-horse contest follows the withdrawal of Pepertual Lomorkie.

The Chairman of the National Election Committee, Frederick Opare-Ansah confirmed the development on Wednesday during the balloting exercise for 47 aspirants contesting various national positions.

Adom News’ Kofi Akowuah Twum, who was at the NPP headquarters at Asylum Down, reported that Mr. Opare-Ansah made the disclosure to the representatives of the National Organiser aspirants when they took their turn during the balloting exercise.

The former Suhum Member of Parliament (MP) revealed he received an official communication of Mustapha’s decision on Wednesday morning.

The withdrawal reduces the number of contestants for the strategic position to 7.

Balloting for the remaining aspirants proceeded as scheduled, with the order of names on the ballot paper now finalised without Mustapha.

Mr. Opare-Ansah indicated that he would speak further on the matter afterwards.

Mustapha, the incumbent National Youth Organiser, had been one of the eight candidates cleared by the National Officers Election Vetting Committee to contest the National Organiser slot.

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The exercise was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra.

The balloting determines the sequence in which the candidates will appear on the ballot paper for the national elections scheduled for October 3, 2026.

Ing. Kwame Prempeh emerged with the first position, followed closely by Agyenim Boateng in second place and Archibald Gamor Korletey in third. Nana K secured the fourth slot, while Ali Maiga Halidu, Emmanuel Korsi Bordja and former Greater Accra Regional Minister Daniel Nii Kwartey Titus Glover completed the list in fifth, sixth and seventh positions, respectively.

The National Organiser position is regarded as one of the most strategic roles within the party’s national executive, responsible for grassroots mobilisation and organisational work across the country as the NPP prepares for the 2028 general elections.

1. Ing. Kwame Prempeh
2. Agyenim Boateng
3. Archibald Gamor Korletey
4. Nana K
5. Ali Maiga Halidu
6. Emmanuel Korsi Bordja
7. Daniel Nii Kwartey Titus Glover

All the aspirants had earlier been cleared by the National Officers Election Vetting Committee to contest the position. The balloting exercise forms part of the final preparations before the full national officers’ polls.

The candidates were listed in the following order after the balloting:

1. Mustapha Hamid
2. Kojo Bamba
3. Kwabena Abankwah Yeboah
4. Richard Ahiagbah
5. Masawood Mohammed
6. Oti Aboagye
7. Abena Pokuaah Amoah Boaitey
8. Obaa Yaa Amponsah Frimpong
9. Henry Nana Boakye
10. Horma Akesie Miezah
11. Sam Pyne
12. Nana Akomea
13. Bright Essilfie

The balloting determines the order in which the candidates will appear on the ballot paper for the NPP’s forthcoming national elections.

The October 3 elections in Kumasi will form part of the party’s process to elect its next national officers.

The election will be between four aspirants who made it through the vetting process, following the withdrawal of former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi.

After the end of the balloting on Wednesday, former General Secretary, John Boadu picked the first slot.

Sammy Crabbe picked the second position, followed by former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko in third place, while former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko completes the ballot in fourth.

The race is expected to be closely watched as the NPP seeks to strengthen its internal structures and position itself for the next electoral contest.

With the October 3 election drawing closer, the candidates are expected to intensify their engagements with delegates across the country in a bid to secure the votes needed to lead the party as National Chairman.

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In a statement dated September 9, 2026, the John Boadu Campaign described the endorsement as a significant show of confidence in his leadership and a call for unity within the NPP.

The campaign said it deeply appreciated the decision by Chairman Wontumi, his campaign leadership and other stakeholders to throw their “full support, strength and political weight” behind Mr Boadu’s bid.

According to the statement, the endorsement goes beyond the National Chairmanship contest and presents an opportunity for the party to unite at what it described as a critical point in its history.

“This gesture is much more than an endorsement. It is a powerful statement of confidence in John Boadu’s leadership and, more importantly, a significant call for unity at a critical moment in the history of our Party,” the statement read in parts.

The campaign pledged to work closely with Mr Wontumi’s team and other party members to rebuild the NPP’s unity, strengthen its structures, and position it for victory in the 2028 general election.

It said its broader objective is to build an “electorally formidable NPP” capable of securing victory for the party and ensuring that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia becomes President of Ghana in 2029.

The John Boadu campaign also assured Chairman Wontumi that his contribution and sacrifices to the NPP would not be forgotten.

It further promised that a John Boadu-led NPP would work with the party’s flagbearer and legal team to pursue all legitimate legal avenues in the pending appeal and advocate for the earliest possible release of Mr Wontumi, in accordance with due process and the rule of law.

The statement expressed gratitude to the Wontumi campaign for choosing to prioritise the unity and collective interest of the party.

“Together, we shall rebuild. Together, we shall unite. Together, we shall win. We have done it before. We will do it again. Let’s win together,” the statement added.

The endorsement is expected to add political weight to Mr Boadu’s campaign as the NPP prepares for its National Chairmanship contest.

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Alhaji Suraj said the current state of the NPP’s Nasara wing requires a strategic shift, particularly in the way the party engages Zongo and settler communities across the country.

“My determination is to clear the name of the NDC in the Zongo communities,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Alhaji Suraj said his long-standing involvement in the NPP had given him a deep understanding of the party and the communities he hopes to mobilise.

“Everything of me is the party. I have served the party well. People recognise me by the party. All my life, this is my time,” he stated.

He expressed concern about the current state of the NPP’s Nasara wing, arguing that the party must adopt a more informed and community-specific approach to win the confidence of Zongo voters.

“The state of the party’s Nasara is not good. Per my analysis, we need to change our approach towards Zongo people,” he said.

According to him, effective engagement with Zongo communities requires an understanding of their unique social and cultural dynamics.

“Before you convince them, you have to understand them and know the details of the people,” he stated.

Alhaji Suraj also cautioned against treating all Zongo residents as Muslims or Hausas, stressing that the Nasara wing covers a broader range of settler communities.

“Every constituency has a Zongo, and we don’t understand the Zongo dynamics. Not all Zongo people are Muslims or Hausas. The Nasara consists of the settler communities as well, not just the Zongos or Muslims,” he explained.

He said the NPP therefore needs a leader who understands these distinctions and can effectively communicate the party’s message to the various communities.

“We need someone who understands all these and is able to convince the people to vote for the NPP,” he said.

Alhaji Suraj expressed confidence in his ability to mobilise Zongo communities, saying his longstanding relationships and track record within those communities give him an advantage.

“I know Zongo, they all know me and I understand them. My track record is marvellous. I have helped the party, Ghana, society and individuals,” he stated.

He pledged to focus on grassroots mobilisation if elected, with the aim of securing the support required from the Nasara wing to help the NPP return to power.

“I am coming to work for the party to make sure we get the required votes from the Nasara. I am going to the grassroots,” he added.

He also expressed confidence in the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, becoming Ghana’s next President.

“Insha Allah, Bawumia will become the next President of Ghana,” Alhaji Suraj said.

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The decision marks the end of the Wontumi campaign’s independent bid, with its grassroots structures and organisational network now set to support Mr Boadu’s candidature.

The announcement was made at a press conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by the Administrator of the Wontumi Campaign Team, Dennis Okyere Danso, who said the move followed consultations with party grassroots, elders and other stakeholders.

According to him, the campaign’s decision was also influenced by a September 4 visit to Chairman Wontumi at Nsawam.

Mr Danso said the alliance would bring together Mr Wontumi’s strong grassroots mobilisation network and Mr Boadu’s experience in managing the party’s administrative structures.

“The Wontumi Campaign has taken the decision to close ranks and throw its full weight, organisational capacity and grassroots machinery behind Mr John Boadu for the position of National Chairman,” he said.

He said the alliance was not merely about advancing the interests of the two political camps but was aimed at rebuilding unity within the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections.

“This is bigger than two campaigns. It is about putting the party above individual interests and ensuring that the NPP emerges stronger, more united and better organised,” he stated.

Mr Danso urged members of the Wontumi campaign across the regions, constituencies and polling stations to redirect their mobilisation efforts towards Mr Boadu.

He also called on supporters and volunteers to regard the endorsement as a collective responsibility and actively support Mr Boadu’s campaign.

According to him, the partnership is expected to bridge grassroots mobilisation with institutional party management and strengthen the NPP’s organisational base.

He further appealed to all candidates and their supporters to conduct the internal contest peacefully, stressing the need for “unity without bitterness.”

Mr Danso cautioned against insults, intimidation and personal attacks, saying the internal elections should not leave lasting divisions within the party.

He said the ultimate goal of the alliance was to consolidate the NPP’s support base, restore confidence among members and position the party to regain power in 2028 under the leadership of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

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Mr Tetteh said his campaign for the General Secretary position has received positive feedback across the country and expressed confidence in his ability to mobilise party members and rebuild the structures needed to secure electoral victory.

“I started my campaign with high confidence, and the reception has been so good. No constituency is new for me, and during my campaign, the feedback has been good,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Tetteh argued that elections are won at the grassroots rather than at the party headquarters.

“We need someone to do the ground work. Elections are not won at the party headquarters; the grounds are where we formulate structures that help the structures of the party to stand resolute and deliver power,” he stated.

According to him, the party’s structures play a critical role in translating the ambitions of its presidential candidate into electoral success.

“It is the party that takes the candidate to elections, not the other way round. So our structures on the ground are what will send us to power,” he said.

Mr Tetteh said his extensive experience across different levels of the NPP has equipped him with the knowledge required to lead the party as General Secretary.

He listed his experience as a polling station executive, constituency secretary, parliamentary candidate, TESCON president, member of the NPP National Organisational Council, Member of Parliament, Chief Executive Officer, board chairman and deputy minister.

“I have gathered all the experience. I am not a pushover when it comes to seeking for this party. I am resolute. My candidature is a strategic one for the party,” he stated.

Mr Tetteh said the party must also consider geographical balance and strategic considerations when selecting its national officers to complement the work of the flagbearer.

He noted that he is contesting against three other aspirants from the Ashanti Region but believes his candidature offers the NPP an opportunity to strategically include Greater Accra in its principal leadership positions.

“In spite of my competence, for strategic purposes, I am placed from the Greater Accra zone. The principal officers of our party are the flagbearer, running mate, chairman and the General Secretary. You think a region like Greater Accra doesn’t deserve a seat? Then we are not being strategic,” he said.

Mr Tetteh also stressed the importance of effective communication and organisational skills for the General Secretary.

He said the office requires someone capable of communicating the party’s message while also organising and mobilising supporters at all levels.

“The General Secretary is the chief spokesperson of the party, so the General Secretary must be an effective communicator. He must understand what it is to be a good organiser and a good mobiliser. I am good with all that,” he stated.

He further said he was not intimidated by the competition and remained focused on rebuilding the NPP’s structures ahead of the 2028 elections.

“I am not intimidated in the least. I am clear in my mind. We have to revisit our structures, prepare the structures and make them battle-ready,” he said.

Mr Tetteh also criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), claiming that its inability to fulfil some of its promises to Ghanaians gives the NPP an opportunity to reconnect with voters.

“The NDC is disadvantaged; they haven’t been able to deliver on their promises to Ghanaians,” he stated.

He said the NPP must take advantage of its experience in government and communicate its record effectively to voters while preparing its grassroots structures for the next electoral contest.

“We need to lead our party to defend our records,” Mr Tetteh added.

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Mr Tetteh, who contested Ningo Prampram on the NPP ticket in 2012 and 2016, later switched to Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, where he won the NPP parliamentary primary in 2020 and subsequently secured the parliamentary seat.

Speaking on Adom TV’s Badwam, he insisted that his electoral record in Ningo Prampram remains significant, particularly the 17,122 votes he secured for the NPP in the 2012 parliamentary election.

Contemporary reports described the figure as unprecedented for an NPP parliamentary candidate in the constituency at the time.

“The record I left at Ningo Prampram has not yet been broken in terms of numbers. You can check 2012. The record I made is still the highest in the history of the NPP party,” he said.

Mr Tetteh also rejected suggestions that he lacked a political track record in Ningo Prampram before becoming the party’s parliamentary candidate.

“I’m not a coward. Before I became the parliamentary candidate in Ningo Prampram, I was the constituency secretary. Everyone saw the work I did there,” he stated.

He explained that his subsequent decision to change constituencies was based on strategy, drawing an analogy from football.

“Strategy defines every institution. That’s why when a coach is on the field, he sees who is a striker but at a point may decide to pull him to defence to achieve a result,” he added.

According to him, he was not the only politician to change constituencies as part of a strategic calculation, citing former Salaga MP Boniface Sadick as another example.

“I wasn’t the only person who changed his constituency. The former MP for Salaga, Boniface Saddique, also moved to Madina, and he came to win the seat for the party.”

He further argued that his move to Ningo Prampram was justified by the outcome of the 2020 parliamentary election, when the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) each secured 137 seats in Parliament.

“It was a strategic decision for the party, and it paid off. In 2020, it was 137–137. If I hadn’t won, it would have ruined this country with the minority in Parliament,” he said.

Mr Tetteh added that not every strategic decision made by a political party is necessarily made public but maintained that the results of the 2020 election demonstrated the importance of his move.

“So, it’s not every strategy that is put out, but my movement, everyone who follows politics in Ghana knows that, judging from the result in 2020, it paid off,” he stated.

The exercise will take place at the party’s headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra and will determine the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot paper for the various national positions.

The balloting follows the completion of the vetting of aspirants between August 31 and September 3 by the National Officers Election Vetting Committee.

In a statement dated September 5, the NPP announced that “Balloting for positions on the ballot paper will take place on Wednesday, 9th September 2026, at the NPP Headquarters, Asylum Down, Accra.”

The National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC) said the specific times for balloting for each position will be communicated directly to the aspirants.

Candidates may participate personally or through duly authorised representatives.

The exercise is expected to be a key step in shaping the final ballot for the national elections, with 47 aspirants cleared to contest nine positions.

The cleared candidates include four for National Chairman, 13 for National Vice-Chairperson, four for General Secretary and four for National Treasurer.

The National Organiser position has eight contenders, while six have been cleared for National Youth Organiser.

Two aspirants will contest the National Women’s Organiser position, with five cleared for National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and one for National Communications Director.

The NOEC has urged all aspirants and their representatives to cooperate fully to ensure an orderly balloting exercise.

It has also reaffirmed its commitment to conducting the remaining stages of the elections in a manner that is “fair, transparent, orderly, and credible.”

The Committee further urged aspirants, their supporters and party members to protect the unity and integrity of the party as the electoral process progresses.

Further details on the subsequent stages of the elections are expected to be communicated in due course.

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The Global InfoAnalytics survey released on August 20, 2026, showed John Boadu leading with 27% support among NPP voters, followed by former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko with 15% and Mr Afoko with 10%.

But for Mr Afoko, the figures offer little indication of how the contest will ultimately end.

Speaking to Accra-based Citi News on the sidelines of a thanksgiving service for newly elected Ashanti Regional Executives at Gracefields Chapel in the Nhyiaeso Constituency, he said he was focused on the October 3 election.

“I don’t believe in any polls. The only poll I believe in is the October 3 poll here in Kumasi,” he said.

Rather than respond to the survey’s ranking, Mr Afoko pointed to his campaign’s reception among delegates as a more meaningful measure of his prospects.

“How do I rate my chances? I mean, for the places I have been to, I think the message is resonating. That is what I would say. The message is resonating. But I don’t believe in any polls,” he added.

He questioned the reliability of surveys that depend on respondents accurately revealing their voting intentions.

“All other polls are just speculation. And as they say, you can’t enter into a person’s mind and know whether they are telling you the truth or not,” he said.

Mr Afoko also said his continued presence on the campaign trail was itself evidence of his confidence in winning the contest.

“So I wouldn’t be here campaigning if I thought I was going to lose. I wouldn’t,” Mr Afoko said.

While the chairmanship contest remains a key part of his campaign, Mr Afoko used his appearance in Kumasi to emphasise what he sees as a bigger task for the NPP: rebuilding the party after its electoral setbacks.

The thanksgiving service was organised by the newly elected Ashanti Regional Executives, led by Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Asanteman COKA.

Mr Afoko described the Ashanti Region as central to the NPP’s fortunes and said the election of new regional executives offered the party an opportunity to rebuild its structures.

“I actually came around for several reasons, but this has been the prime. And my reason for being here is the fact that Asante is the heartbeat of our party. It’s the stronghold, it’s our heartbeat,” he said.

He expressed optimism that the party could recover the seven parliamentary seats it lost in the region during the 2024 elections.

The NPP currently holds 40 parliamentary seats in the Ashanti Region, and Mr Afoko said renewed attention to constituencies where the party suffered losses could help strengthen its position.

But he identified unity as the key ingredient to the party’s return to power.

“The one prerequisite of power is unity. And this is the same thing I’ve been carrying around. Once we are ready to stop discrimination, once we are able to forget that and remember that our unity was formed here in Asante, in Kumasi especially, when we had our tradition, we came together here in Kumasi,” Mr Afoko said.

He called on party members to reconnect with the unity associated with the NPP’s roots in the United Party tradition.

“Those days they used to call us UP tradition. We have reached that point again. We have to find our unity,” he said.

Mr Afoko also backed the new Ashanti Regional Chairman, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, saying his experience in party organisation could prove useful in rebuilding the party’s fortunes.

“Once we find our unity and COKA does his job very well, which I believe he will because he’s experienced, he’s held constituency chairmanship and all that, then yes, the future of our party in Asante is bright,” he said.

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Amedza passed away just months after being elected to the constituency executive position, bringing to an abrupt end a political journey marked by active involvement in the party’s youth wing and efforts to support its members.

His death has triggered tributes from party colleagues who described him as dedicated and ambitious, with a strong commitment to the welfare of young party members.

Before his election as Deputy Secretary in the Banda Constituency, Amedza was actively involved in the Tertiary Students’ Confederacy Network (TESCON). He served as TESCON President at Abetifi College of Education, where he became known for his efforts to support students and members of the organisation.

He was also described as intentional about the welfare of TESCON members during his time as president.

Amedza’s political ambitions extended beyond student politics. He contested the Assembly Member election in 2023 but was unsuccessful.

He returned to electoral politics this year and successfully contested the Deputy Secretary position in the Banda Constituency, taking on the role only months before his death.

His colleagues have since paid tribute to his dedication to the NPP, recalling his contributions to the party and his commitment to those he worked with.

The National Officers Election Vetting Committee (NOEVC) completed the vetting exercise on September 3 after sitting from August 31 to September 3, 2026.

According to the National Officers Elections Committee (NOEC), the vetting committee reviewed the documents submitted by the aspirants, engaged them during the exercise and assessed their eligibility under the rules governing the elections.

Following the exercise, the committee recommended all 47 aspirants as suitable and eligible to contest the positions for which they filed their nominations.

The cleared aspirants are contesting nine national executive positions, including National Chairman, National Vice-Chairperson, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and National Communications Director.

Four aspirants have been cleared to contest for National Chairman, while 13 are vying for National Vice-Chairperson. Four aspirants will contest the General Secretary position, with another four cleared for National Treasurer.

The National Organiser position has attracted eight cleared aspirants, while six will contest for National Youth Organiser. Two aspirants have been cleared for National Women’s Organiser, five for National Nasara (Zongo) Organiser and one for National Communications Director.

The next major stage of the electoral process will be balloting for positions on the ballot paper.

The balloting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the NPP Headquarters at Asylum Down in Accra.

The NOEC said aspirants are expected to participate in the balloting either personally or through duly authorised representatives, with specific times for each position to be communicated to them.

The committee has also urged aspirants, their supporters and party members to maintain discipline and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes unity and the integrity of the party as preparations continue towards the elections.

Mr Lloyd said he intends to bring a fresh approach to youth mobilisation while strengthening the party’s structures at the constituency level.

“I am very humble. I met the criteria as well. I engage with a lot of youth, and I believe with my experience, I need to bring it to support the youth wing,” he said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr Lloyd said the NPP needs a National Youth Organiser who understands grassroots politics and can connect effectively with young people across the country.

“We need someone with all the backgrounds who understands grassroots politics,” he stated.

He identified gaps in constituency-level youth programmes as an area he intends to address if elected.

“I want to close the gap for constituency youth wing programmes,” he said.

According to Mr Lloyd, the youth wing is one of the most visible and active structures within the NPP and therefore requires strong leadership and investment.

“The youth wing is the most active wing of our party in terms of visibility and attraction, and the youth is also many. I have so much to invest in the youth wing,” he stated.

Mr Lloyd said he is not seeking the position to replicate the approaches of previous National Youth Organisers but to establish his own legacy.

“I am not coming as a replica of the former youth organisers. I am coming to write history and make a statement, and I believe in 2028 the NPP will be back in power,” he said.

He described himself as a strong mobiliser capable of quickly rallying young people for the party’s activities.

“I’m a chief mobiliser. I can mobilise 1,000 youth for the party within 15 minutes with just a phone call,” he claimed.

Mr Lloyd said his ultimate objective is to mobilise young people who have become disengaged from the NPP, win them back to the party and contribute to its efforts to secure victory in 2028.

“I am competent. We all want the party to win the 2028 elections, and that’s my goal: to see that we are back in power, mobilise the youth and win them back for the party,” he added.

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Mr Shaib said there was “no truth whatsoever” in the claims and urged the public to disregard information circulating about the purported memorandum attributed to Mrs Appiagyei.

Speaking to TV3 on Friday, September 4, he said he had spoken directly with the Deputy Minority Leader, who was upset by the reports and did not understand their basis.

“There is no truth whatsoever in that story. I have spoken particularly to my Deputy Minority Leader who has been very upset with the seeming whatever is going round. She doesn’t even understand it and she is very upset,” he said.

Mr Shaib urged the public to exercise caution regarding the information being circulated.

“She thinks that we should be careful how some of these things are generated,” he added.

‘She had not received any money’

The Weija-Gbawe MP further insisted that neither he nor Mrs Appiagyei had received money to influence the vetting of ministerial nominees.

“So, I can tell you on authority that I have not dealt with anyone, she has not dealt with anyone, I do not know who is dealing with this and where this is coming from,” he said.

He added: “She had not received any money from anyone and she does not know where this is coming from with a certain signature of hers.”

His comments come after reports that members of the Appointments Committee had allegedly received GH¢70,000 each as a gift.

Purported memo attributed to Appiagyei

The reports were based on a purported memorandum dated September 2 and addressed to Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin copied.

In the document, Mrs Appiagyei was reported to have directed that GH¢70,000 allegedly sent to her by the Majority Chief Whip be returned.

“It is with regret that I return the amount of seventy thousand cedis (GH¢70,000.00) allocated to me as an advance of money from the Majority Chief Whip of Parliament of Ghana. I am returning the money on the basis of the fact that, primarily, I do not know the source of the money being given to me,” the purported memo stated.

The document further attributed to Mrs Appiagyei a decision not to receive any financial benefit connected to the vetting of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Deputy Majority Leader Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings.

“My first reason is the fact that I do not want to enjoy any financial benefit under any circumstances to vet our own colleagues in leadership from the other side being either Hon. Mahama Ayariga or Hon. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings,” it stated.

The purported memo also linked her decision to the Minority Caucus’ objection to the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees.

The nominees are Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Justice Anthony Forson Jnr.

According to the document, Mrs Appiagyei said she found it “totally unthinkable” to accept any gift from the judges following the Minority’s decision not to participate in their vetting.

“Secondly, due to the Minority’s protest and non-participation of the vetting of the three Judges namely; Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Justice Anthony Forson Jnr, on a matter of principle, I consider it totally unthinkable that I should enjoy any gift presented by any of the above judges. It is also not my intention to extort any money from any of the above judges,” the document stated.

The purported memo concluded that the GH¢70,000 should be returned to the Majority Chief Whip, while noting that Mr Afenyo-Markin had also returned his share.

“In lieu of the above, and also in support of the Minority Leader’s decision to return his share of the amount sent to him in that respect, I humbly return the amount of seventy thousand cedis (GHS70,000.00) to be sent back to the Chief Whip of the Majority Caucus in Parliament bringing to his attention my reasons for doing so,” it stated.

Background to the dispute

The development comes against the backdrop of the Minority Caucus’ decision to withdraw from the vetting of the three Supreme Court nominees on August 27.

The Minority had objected to the procedure adopted by the Appointments Committee, particularly the short notice given for the exercise.

Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that the procedure was inconsistent with established parliamentary practice.

“The procedure that has been adopted is at variance with the orders of the House. How can you ask us to vet Supreme Court judges with three days’ notice?” he said.

He maintained that the standard practice was to provide longer notice and advertise the exercise.

“The standard practice is to give fourteen days’ notice, advertise in the newspapers before the vetting is done,” he said.

He subsequently clarified that the Minority’s objection was to the procedure rather than the nominees themselves.

“To the nominees, we are not against your nomination; we are against the procedure, and we cannot be part of this,” Mr Afenyo-Markin said before leading the Minority members out of the proceedings.

Mr Shaib’s denial now puts the reported GH¢70,000 payment and the purported memorandum at the centre of a dispute over the authenticity and source of the information circulating about the Appointments Committee.

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Madam Koomson said she does not consider herself to be in conflict with Mr Agyapong and is prepared to engage him and other aggrieved party members as part of efforts to unite the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections.

“I don’t think I have a problem with Kennedy Agyapong. Hopefully, when I become mother of the party, all those who are angry, we will go to them. So anyone that has issues with me, I will go to them,” she said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen.

Madam Koomson said her primary objective would be to unite all factions and individuals within the NPP and mobilise them towards the party’s return to power.

“I want our party to win the election, so whatever it takes to bring people on board, I will do it,” she stated.

She described the disagreements between herself and Mr Agyapong as an internal party matter that could be resolved through dialogue.

“It’s a house matter. We will speak about it and trash it,” she added.

The pledge comes against the backdrop of tensions between the two politicians during the NPP’s 2023 presidential primary.

During the contest, Madam Koomson publicly criticised Mr Agyapong’s candidacy and referred to previous comments he had made about the NPP.

Mr Agyapong subsequently responded by claiming credit for Madam Koomson’s past ministerial and government appointments and suggesting that his political support had contributed to her rise within the party.

Both politicians were also named in a January 2021 petition submitted to Parliament’s Speaker by a citizen, Kwasi Dawood, which called for investigations into alleged unparliamentary conduct and threats or violence linked to incidents in their respective constituencies.

Madam Koomson, however, says such differences should not be allowed to undermine the NPP’s broader objective.

She maintained that if given the mandate, she would engage party members who feel alienated or aggrieved and work towards rebuilding trust and unity within the party.

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The former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East said her decision to contest the National Women’s Organiser position was largely influenced by encouragement from party leaders and members who continue to have confidence in her experience and leadership abilities.

“I didn’t think I would lose the 2024 election. I still don’t believe I lost the seat. I just wanted peace, that’s why,” she said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Madam Koomson said following her defeat, some NPP leaders encouraged her to consider contesting for the National Women’s Organiser position, citing her extensive experience in party politics.

“After that loss, some party leaders suggested that because of my experience in politics, I should contest the National Women’s Organiser. I could see people still had the trust in me, and I also believed in myself, so I started last year,” she stated.

According to her, she subsequently embarked on consultations with former National Women’s Organisers, who encouraged her to pursue the position.

“I visited all the past National Women’s Organisers and they encouraged me,” she said.

Madam Koomson explained that the role is not entirely new to her, as she previously served as a constituency women’s organiser and has remained actively involved in supporting the NPP’s women’s wing.

“It’s not new to me because I have been a constituency women organiser before. So it wasn’t my intention to go, but the encouragement and trust the people have in me is why I decided to go,” she stated.

She said her support for women organisers extended beyond her constituency during her tenure as an MP, noting that she assisted women organisers at both the constituency and regional levels.

“Even as an MP, I used to help women organisers in my constituency, the regional women organisers as well. I have helped the women’s wing at both national and regional levels,” she added.

Madam Koomson said her campaign is therefore grounded in years of experience working with the party’s women’s wing and her commitment to strengthening the role of women in the NPP.

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According to her, many women in the party have become dissatisfied with the way the women’s wing is being managed and feel they lack effective representation and leadership.

“The women’s wing of the NPP has become very weak, and some of its members are angry with the party. We need a woman with substance and gravitas to lead and win back their love for the party,” she said.

Madam Koomson said her experience as a former constituency women’s organiser had enabled her to identify weaknesses within the party’s women’s front.

“Because of my background as women’s organiser, I have realised that our women’s front is weak. The women don’t have someone that is their mouthpiece,” she stated in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen.

She said the party urgently needs a strong advocate for women who can listen to their concerns and restore their confidence in the NPP.

“We need someone who is a women’s advocate. Most women are angry at the party, and we need them,” she said.

Madam Koomson stressed the importance of women to the NPP’s electoral fortunes, noting that women constitute a significant proportion of Ghana’s population.

“Women form most of the population, and if we want to win, we need to bring the women who have left the party back to the party,” she stated.

She said the next National Women’s Organiser must be respectful, humble and capable of rebuilding relationships with women who have become disillusioned with the party.

“We need someone who is respectful and humble to be able to draw all those who have left back,” she added.

According to Madam Koomson, effective leadership of the women’s wing also requires the National Women’s Organiser to maintain close contact with women at the constituency level to obtain firsthand information about challenges confronting them.

“As a women’s organiser, you need to be close to the women in the constituency to be able to have firsthand information of things happening in the communities,” she explained.

She criticised the current management of the women’s organising department, saying it has failed to provide adequate support to women of the party.

“I believe this current women’s organising department is not doing well,” she said.

Madam Koomson cited an incident during the 2024 elections when she was allegedly attacked at Ablekuma North, saying the response from the NPP’s national women’s wing was disappointing.

“When I was attacked in Ablekuma North during the elections, the women didn’t come to my aid apart from the women in Parliament. The National Women’s Wing didn’t even say anything about it,” she stated.

She said such incidents demonstrate the need for a responsive women’s leadership that makes members feel supported and protected.

“These are some of the things you do to make the women know you have their backs,” she added.

Madam Koomson said her campaign for the National Women’s Organiser position would focus on rebuilding the women’s wing, restoring trust among members and mobilising women who have become disengaged from the party ahead of the 2028 elections.

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Madam Koomson said she intends to introduce a completely new administration focused on addressing the challenges confronting women in the party and strengthening their participation in its activities.

“I’m a very strong character who cannot be intimidated, which others lack. That is why people are calling on me to become the NPP’s Women’s Organiser so we can work together to win power in 2028,” she said.

Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Madam Koomson said her extensive experience within the NPP has prepared her for the task of leading the women’s wing.

“I am bringing a very new administration altogether. I have the experience. I have risen through the ranks, from former electoral area coordinator to constituency women’s organiser,” she stated.

She said her 12 years of service in the Awutu Senya East constituency and eight years as a minister had equipped her with the skills needed to manage people and resolve difficult issues.

“I have been in Awutu Senya East for 12 years, been a minister for eight years. I know how to deal with people and manage issues, and this is the experience I am bringing on board,” she said.

According to Madam Koomson, women in the NPP need leadership that can identify their problems and provide practical solutions.

“The women need a problem solver. Our women are suffering,” she stated.

She said her commitment to women extends beyond her tenure as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, noting that she continued to support women even when she was not directly responsible for the sector.

“Even though I was the Gender Minister when we were in power, I still supported the women. I don’t just have one strength,” she said.

Madam Koomson said party members have confidence in her ability to provide firm leadership and resist intimidation when necessary.

“Everyone believes in me that I am a strong character who cannot be intimidated, to show leadership and carry the women along. I know I can carry this responsibility; that’s why I have availed myself,” she stated.

She pledged to work tirelessly to help the NPP return to power in 2028, saying the party’s presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, would need the support of a well-organised and mobilised party structure.

“I will make sure I do anything to make sure we come back to power. Bawumia is going to be the next President. We need hard work, resources and unity,” she said.

Madam Koomson added that the NPP’s focus must remain on the collective interest of the party rather than individual ambitions.

“So if we get someone who is a good organiser and mobiliser like me, it’s about the party, not individual interest. We are going to work very hard,” she stated.

She also revealed that her political ambitions extend beyond the National Women’s Organiser position, saying she intends to pursue the National Chairmanship of the NPP in the future.

“My next target is National Chairman. I want to break the glass ceiling,” she added.

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Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Mr Suhuyini said the NPP had previously praised the Chief Justice for speaking openly against illegal mining, but was now questioning his neutrality because his latest comments appeared critical of the party’s record in government.

The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions.

He said some of the developments he had witnessed had left him wondering what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.

“I must congratulate you. I mean, you have done marvellously well. See, because sometimes when we hear the things that you have done, the things that some organisations are doing now, we wonder; some of us keep wondering what really we have been doing in the past eight years,” Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said.

He made the comments after visiting the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), where he said he had also been impressed by what he was told about the institution’s performance.

Comparing the situation to previous plans to dispose of some SSNIT assets, including Labadi Beach Hotel, the Chief Justice said: “If you compare that to the fact that not too long ago, SSNIT was preparing to sell its prized assets like Labadi Beach Hotel, you wonder how Ghana could have sunk so low.”

Mr Suhuyini said the Chief Justice had consistently demonstrated a willingness to speak on issues of national interest and that his right to express such views should not be questioned simply because political actors disagree with him.

“This is not the first time the Chief Justice is speaking. Every Chief Justice and his style, you cannot take away that right from the Chief Justice.”

He recalled the Chief Justice’s earlier interventions on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, arguing that the NPP had at the time welcomed his comments and used them to criticise the government.

“It was this same group of people, NPP, who not long ago were in town praising the Chief Justice, the same Chief Justice, on his open statements on the fight against galamsey,” he said.

According to Mr Suhuyini, the Chief Justice’s comments on galamsey had previously been presented by NPP figures as evidence that the government was failing to deal adequately with the environmental and economic consequences of illegal mining.

He specifically cited NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, whom he said had praised the Chief Justice’s intervention and described it as a bold statement.

Mr Suhuyini argued that the NPP had also repeatedly referred to the Chief Justice’s position on galamsey in Parliament without questioning whether he was exceeding his mandate or breaching ethical obligations.

“When he said that the situation had worsened, then you did not know that he had ethical requirements as a Chief Justice,” he said.

He consequently accused the party of applying different standards to the Chief Justice depending on whether his comments supported its political position.

“What kind of hypocrisy is the NPP engaging in?” he asked. “All of a sudden, because today, that statement is against you, the Chief Justice has become partisan.”

Mr Suhuyini also challenged critics of the Chief Justice to identify the specific law or ethical principle they believed he had breached.

“What is wrong with what the Chief Justice is doing? Which law is the Chief Justice breaking? Which ethical underpinning can you point to that the Chief Justice is breaking?” he asked.

He maintained that the Chief Justice’s engagement with institutions outside the judiciary was not inherently improper, arguing that the office required its occupant to build relationships and promote cooperation among state institutions.

He pointed to the Chief Justice’s engagements with institutions including the National Petroleum Authority, saying these reflected an attempt to understand the operations of public institutions and foster collaboration.

Mr Suhuyini further argued that the Chief Justice was expressing an opinion on the state of governance rather than making a judicial determination or acting as a political actor.

He said the substance of the Chief Justice’s assessment could also be considered against Ghana’s economic difficulties in recent years, including the country’s loss of access to international capital markets and the implementation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).

“Is it not the fact that eight years ago this country was run down? If this country was not run down, why is it that we were locked out of the capital market?” he asked.

He added that ordinary Ghanaians and pensioners had been required to make significant sacrifices through the debt restructuring exercise.

“If this country was not run down, how come the Ghanaians have to sacrifice their meagre savings under the guise of a domestic debt exchange programme? Even our pensioners,” he said.

The NDC communicator also cited the previous financial challenges of state-owned enterprises such as the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), questioning whether the situation at such institutions could not legitimately be compared with their current performance.

“Is it not a fact that institutions like TOR were run at a loss? Is that the story today? So what has the Chief Justice said that is not true?” he asked.

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