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Ashanti Regional Council of Elders

Also known as: Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party · NDC Council of Elders

Ashanti Regional Council of Elders — NPP body that endorsed Paul Afoko for national chairmanship in April 2026.

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In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    This follows a dramatic confrontation at a ceremony organised by the church’s Council of Elders to formally present the successor to the late founder, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, to members of the General Council.

    Kristo Asafo Church to investigate gunfire incident at leadership introduction ceremony
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews, he explained that the gathering was part of a constitutional process undertaken by the Council of Elders to select and formally introduce a new leader from among the sons of the founder.He noted that the selection process had begun about a month earlier, culm

    Security fired warning shots after gate breach attempt — Lawyer Kantanka on Adwoa Safo’s incident
  4. Joy Online

    Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has defended the recent involvement of the NDC Council of Elders in internal party matters, stressing that the move is necessary to maintain discipline and keep the party focused on governance.

    Inusah Fuseini defends NDC Council of Elders’ intervention to safeguard party unity
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cracked the whip on internal factionalism, issuing a stern, uncompromising warning to party members against engaging in premature presidential campaign activities ahead of the next general election.

    Stop presidential campaigns and focus on governance – NDC Council of Elders warns aspirants
  7. Joy Online

    In the petition addressed to the Regional Executive Committee of the party in Sekondi and copied to the National Executive Committee, Functional Executive Committee, National Elections and IT Directorate, as well as the Council of Elders, the petitioners accused some constituency

    Evalue Ajomoro Gwira NDC members petition party leadership over alleged electoral manipulation
  8. Joy Online

    Mr Afoko made the remarks during separate consultative meetings with the Ashanti Regional Council of Elders and the Ashanti Regional Executives in Kumasi weeks ago.

    Choose leaders based on competence, not ethnicity — Afoko to NPP
  9. The Chronicle

    The consultations follow earlier meetings with the Ashanti Regional Council of Elders and regional executives in Kumasi, as part of a nationwide effort to engage party stakeholders and mend internal divisions.

    NPP Chair Race: Paul Afoko Buckles Down! … Meets Bawumia, Kufuor Et Al
  10. April 2026
  11. Daily Guide

    Paul Afoko The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Council of Elders have reaffirmed the leadership abilities of former National Chairman, Awentami Paul Afoko, citing his proven track record in party reorganisation.

    Ashanti NPP Council Of Elders Backs Afoko For Chairmanship
  12. Joy Online

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed the leadership abilities of Paul Awentami Afoko, citing his proven track record in party reorganisation.

    Ashanti NPP Council of Elders acknowledges Paul Afoko’s capabilities
  13. The Chronicle

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has thrown its weight behind Awentami Paul Afoko, expressing confidence in his ability to help reposition the party, ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    Council Of Elders T0 Afoko: Help NPP Reclaim Northern Regions
Society

Kristo Asafo Church to probe gunfire at leadership ceremony

The News

The Kristo Asafo Church announced it will conduct its own investigation into a gunfire incident that disrupted a ceremony introducing the church's newly appointed leader, the successor to late founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. The church's lawyer said authorities would cooperate with ongoing security agency investigations and pursue an internal probe to identify and prosecute any wrongdoing.

17 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Kristo Asafo Church to probe gunfire at leadership ceremony

    The Kristo Asafo Church announced it will conduct its own investigation into a gunfire incident that disrupted a ceremony introducing the church's newly appointed leader, the successor to late founder Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka. The church's lawyer said authorities would cooperate with ongoing security agency investigations and pursue an internal probe to identify and prosecute any wrongdoing.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Security fires warning shots at Kristo Asafo church leadership event

    Lawyer Nana Kofi Kantanka said security personnel at a Kristo Asafo church gathering fired warning shots after a vehicle attempted to breach the gates during a constitutional leadership selection process. The incident disrupted an event where the Council of Elders was formally introducing a newly appointed leader to the general council.

    18 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Former MP defends NDC Council of Elders party discipline intervention

    Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, defended the NDC Council of Elders' recent warning against premature presidential campaign activities, saying the Council plays a crucial stabilising role in keeping party members aligned with the party's mandate and governance focus.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. NDC Council of Elders warns against premature presidential campaigns

    The National Democratic Congress Council of Elders has warned party members to stop engaging in premature presidential campaign activities and instead focus on supporting the government's "Resetting Agenda" and governance priorities. The warning follows a closed-door consultative meeting between the council and President John Mahama on May 29, 2026, amid concerns about early campaign activities by certain individuals and interest groups within the party.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Evalue Ajomoro Gwira NDC members petition leadership over electoral manipulation

    Members, branch executives and grassroots supporters of the NDC in Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Constituency have petitioned regional and national party leadership alleging intimidation, manipulation of delegates' lists, and interference in internal electoral processes by certain constituency and branch officials.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 16 May

  1. NPP chairman hopeful urges competence-based leadership selection

    Paul Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, has urged the party to elect its next national leaders based on competence rather than ethnic considerations, during consultative meetings in Ashanti Region. Afoko stressed the need for party unity and rebuilding following the NPP's 2024 electoral defeat.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. NPP chair hopeful Paul Afoko meets senior party figures

    NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko has held high-level consultations with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Presidents Akufo-Addo and Kufuor, and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, as part of a unity-driven campaign ahead of the party's National Delegates Conference following its 2024 electoral defeat.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 April

  1. Ashanti NPP Elders endorse Afoko for national party chairmanship

    The NPP Ashanti Regional Council of Elders has backed former National Chairman Paul Afoko for the party chairmanship, praising his organisational track record and urging him to work with flagbearer Dr. Bawumia to recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ashanti NPP elders back Paul Afoko for party leadership role

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has endorsed Paul Awentami Afoko's leadership abilities and urged him to take up the party chairmanship to help recover support in the five northern regions ahead of 2028 elections. Afoko, currently consulting party figures ahead of an official announcement, expressed gratitude for the endorsement and commitment to the NPP.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ashanti Council of Elders endorses Afoko for NPP national chair

    The Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the NPP has backed Awentami Paul Afoko, who is consulting on a possible bid for National Chairman, expressing confidence in his strategic and organisational skills to help the party reclaim support in the northern regions ahead of 2028.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle

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