Omanghana
Four prominent members of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party are competing for the position of national chairman as the party works to reorganise ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The contest became open after incumbent National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim decided not to seek re-election. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, also withdrew his prospective candidacy earlier in the process.
Delegates are expected to elect the next chairman during the NPP’s national conference scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Kumasi.
Following the party’s vetting and balloting exercise, former NPP General Secretary John Boadu secured the first position on the ballot. He is campaigning on his experience within the party’s organisational structure and his connections with grassroots members.
Former National Vice-Chairman Sammy Crabbe occupies the second position. His campaign focuses on reforming the party’s funding system, developing skilled leaders and strengthening internal democracy to encourage the participation of members who feel excluded from party activities.
Paul Awentami Afoko, a former NPP National Chairman, is third on the ballot. He is seeking a return to the position with a campaign built around the message “Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture Power.” Afoko has urged members to overcome internal divisions and work towards restoring party unity.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko occupies the fourth position. He has presented himself as a unifying figure and pledged to transform the NPP into a strong electoral organisation capable of supporting its eventual presidential candidate in the 2028 elections.
The chairmanship election forms part of a wider leadership transition following the party’s electoral defeat. A total of 47 vetted aspirants are contesting nine national executive positions.
The incoming national executive committee will be responsible for addressing internal disagreements, rebuilding public confidence and strengthening the party’s grassroots structures.
It will also supervise preparations for the NPP’s next presidential primary and lead the broader effort to return the party to power in 2028.
Source: Omanghana
