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Akwasi Opong-Fosu

Also known as: Mr Opong-Fosu · Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu · Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu

Akwasi Opong-Fosu — Board Chairman of Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and NDC chairmanship contender proposing institutional reform and grassroots empowerment ahead of 2028.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The chairman of Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Akwasi Opong-Fosu has acknowledged growing calls from influential personalities and stakeholder groups within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) urging him to assume a leadership role. …

    Opong-Fosu responds to calls for leadership role in NDC; says consultations are ongoing

Yesterday

  1. NDC chairman Asiedu Nketia skips nomination for party leadership

    Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Democratic Congress national chairman, did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections. His decision not to seek re-election as chairman comes amid speculation about a potential presidential bid for the 2028 election, though he has not formally declared his candidacy.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Asiedu Nketia skips NDC chairmanship race amid presidential speculation

    NDC's incumbent National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia did not pick nomination forms to contest the party's upcoming national executive elections, according to the party's Director of Elections and IT. His decision not to seek another term as chairman fuels speculation that he may contest the NDC's 2028 presidential primary, particularly given his August 2026 comments that he had not ruled out running for the presidency.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Akwasi Opong-Fosu proposes "3Vs" framework for NDC members

    An NDC chairmanship contender has proposed a "3Vs" plan—Votes, Voice, and Viability—to empower grassroots party members, enhance their role in party decisions, and create economic opportunities between elections through skills training, apprenticeships, and member-owned businesses.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Opong-Fosu consults NDC Western Region ahead of declaration

    Former Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu has engaged the NDC Western Region Caucus as part of consultations with party stakeholders ahead of a formal declaration. The discussions focused on restoration of party values, renewal of member commitment, and strategic positioning ahead of 2028.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. NDC must aim for continental governance standard, not NPP comparison

    Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, told NDC youth delegates that comparing themselves to the NPP sets the bar too low; the party should instead strive toward a "gold standard" of governance worthy of inspiring African political parties.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Inusah Fuseini backs Opong-Fosu for NDC chairmanship

    Former MP and Roads Minister Inusah Fuseini has publicly endorsed Akwasi Opong-Fosu's candidacy for NDC National Chairman, calling for leadership renewal rooted in integrity and the party's founding values. Opong-Fosu, a former 18-year DCE, former Head of the Local Government Service, and former MP for Amenfi East, has been consulting party stakeholders on a "reset agenda."

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. NDC must build institutions, not rely on personalities—Opong-Fosu

    Former Local Government Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu has called on the NDC to shift away from personality-driven politics and build resilient institutional systems from the grassroots up, warning that relying on individual power brokers leaves the party on "quicksand." He argued that political survival depends on systems outlasting the individuals who manage them.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. NDC delegates poll shows Vanderpuye leading chairmanship race

    A Global InfoAnalytics poll places former Odododiodio MP Nii Lantey Vanderpuye ahead in the NDC national chairmanship race with 26.8% delegate support, followed by former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at 19.3%, while 35.3% of delegates remain undecided.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Rawlings legacy demands institutional discipline, not symbolism

    Political leaders and party cadres gathered in Accra on June 22, 2026, to commemorate the 79th birthday of late former President Jerry John Rawlings. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, argued that the Rawlings legacy should be viewed as a call for continuous institutional reform and strengthening public institutions rather than symbolic remembrance.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. NDC to rename headquarters after Rawlings on 79th birthday

    The National Democratic Congress will hold commemorative activities on June 22, 2026, to mark what would have been founder and former President Jerry John Rawlings' 79th birthday, including renaming the party's national headquarters after him and unveiling a bust in his honour at a ceremony led by President John Dramani Mahama.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GIPC chairman Opong-Fosu confirms NDC leadership consultations ongoing

    Akwasi Opong-Fosu, chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre's Governing Board, has acknowledged calls from NDC stakeholders urging him to take a leadership role, stating that over the past two months he has engaged in extensive consultations on repositioning the party with a focus on grassroots reconnection, restoring confidence, and renewed hope.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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