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Abanga Fuseini Yakubu

Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser who won 1,550 votes at October 2026 party delegates conference in Kumasi.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The National Youth Organiser race remained more competitive, with Clement Opoku Gyamfi recording 25.9% among all respondents and 24.4% among delegates, followed by Abanga Fuseini Yakubu with 17.5% and 18.3%, respectively. …

    John Boadu, Justin Kodua, Nana B lead NPP’s race in latest survey
  3. Joy Online

    … Youth Organizer – from 279 youth aged 18-39, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu leads with 32.6%, Clement Opoku Gyamfi (CID) 22.9%, with 36.6% Don’t Know. …

    John Boadu, JFK, Hawa Koomson, and others emerge as early frontrunners in NPP National Executives race – APL Report

Wednesday 7 October

  1. NPP youth organiser accuses government of criminalising free speech

    Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has accused the Mahama government of restricting free expression by directing state security agencies to pursue critics on social media, arguing that this approach is deepening public dissatisfaction and particularly frustrating young people.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP youth leader threatens $500m bail bonds for NDC officials

    Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has threatened to impose a $500 million bail bond on alleged offenders associated with the NDC if the party returns to power. He accused the current government of using state institutions to intimidate young people and restrict freedom of expression on social media.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP Youth Chief Targets 70 Parliamentary Seats from NDC

    Newly elected NPP National Youth Organiser Abanga Fuseini Yakubu says he plans to secure 70 parliamentary seats currently held by the NDC, targeting constituencies he describes as "orphan seats" where the NPP previously had strong representation but lost in 2024. The effort will focus on strengthening grassroots structures and mobilising young people for the 2028 election.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Adenta Kumi accepts defeat in NPP National Youth Organiser race

    Alfred Ababio Kumi lost his bid to become the NPP's National Youth Organiser, polling 25 votes compared to winner Abanga Fuseini Yakubu's 1,550 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi. Kumi accepted the defeat and said he learned that resources, organisation, strategy and preparation are as important as hard work and sacrifice in winning an election.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NDC youth chief warns party against adopting NPP's aggressive style

    George Opare Addo, NDC National Youth Organiser and Minister for Youth Development, has urged the NDC to centre its politics on ideas, policy and organisation rather than mirror what he calls the NPP's aggressive political style. He said the party should not respond to the NPP's newly elected leadership through confrontation, and that its upcoming internal elections should focus on intellectual capacity and organisational strength rather than become a simple contest for positions.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Diaspora Nasara Caucus congratulates new NPP national executives

    The Diaspora Nasara Organiser Caucus congratulated the newly elected National Executives of the New Patriotic Party following its National Delegates Conference in Kumasi, with particular congratulations to Alhaji Mohammed Ali Suraj on his election as National Nasara Organiser. The Caucus called on NPP members to support the new executives and work together in unity.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Abanga Fuseini Yakubu elected NPP National Youth Organiser

    Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has been declared the newly elected National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party after winning 1,550 votes at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026. His closest contender, Clement Opoku, polled 631 votes.

    4 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. John Boadu elected NPP National Chairman for 2028 campaign

    The New Patriotic Party elected a new national leadership team at its delegates conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, with former General Secretary John Boadu winning the chairmanship with 2,888 votes, ahead of Boakye Agyarko (2,048 votes) and Paul Afoko (490 votes). Justin Frimpong Kodua retained the General Secretary position with 4,486 votes.

    4 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Mavis Hawa Koomson elected NPP National Women's Organiser

    Former Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson has been elected National Women's Organiser of the New Patriotic Party at the party's National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, defeating sole contender Hajia Safia Mohammed.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Abanga Fuseini elected NPP National Youth Organiser

    Abanga Fuseini Yakubu has been elected National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party, securing 1,550 votes at the party's national executive elections held in Kumasi on 3 October. He succeeds Salam Mustapha, pledging to strengthen youth mobilisation and expand NPP support among young people.

    4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. John Boadu leads NPP chairmanship race in latest survey

    A survey by Prof Smart Sarpong of Kumasi Technical University in collaboration with Feedback Africa, sampling 9,882 respondents across 156 constituencies, shows former NPP General Secretary John Boadu polling 46.5% in the chairmanship race, ahead of Boakye Agyarko at 24.8%. The survey also places incumbent General Secretary Justin Kodua and lawyer Henry Nana Boakye ahead in their respective races for General Secretary and First Vice Chairman.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

  1. NPP leadership race: Boadu, JFK, Koomson emerge as frontrunners

    A nationwide poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives by Africa Policy Lens found John Boadu leading the Chairman race with 38.6% support, while Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK) holds a commanding lead for General Secretary with 61.4%, though significant portions of delegates remain undecided.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

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