Also known as: Ashanti Regional Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party · NDC Council of Elders · Dagbon Consecrated Council of Elders
NPP governance body in Ashanti Region that endorsed Paul Afoko for national party chairmanship in 2026.
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Joy Online
… The burial, conducted at dawn, followed customary rites led by the Kuga Naa, the traditional father of Dagbon, and the Dagbon Consecrated Council of Elders. …
Yaa Naa Abubakari II laid to rest at dawn in Yendi as Dagbon enters mourning periodJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Francis Adomako, has called for stronger recognition and inclusion of the party’s Council of Elders and founding members, arguing that their contribution remains critical to the NPP’s political fortunes. …
Dr Francis Adomako urges greater recognition for NPP elders, eyes Ashanti Regional Secretary roleJoy 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 ceremonyJoy 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 incidentJoy 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 unityJoy 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 aspirantsJoy 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 manipulationJoy 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 NPPThe 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 AlDaily 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 ChairmanshipThe Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari II, was laid to rest at the royal mausoleum in Yendi at dawn according to Dagbon traditional customs, with ceremonies led by the Kuga Naa and the Dagbon Consecrated Council of Elders.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari II, was laid to rest at the royal mausoleum in Yendi at dawn according to Dagbon traditional customs, with ceremonies led by the Kuga Naa and the Dagbon Consecrated Council of Elders.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Francis Adomako, Ashanti Regional Organiser of the NPP, has called for stronger recognition and inclusion of the party's Council of Elders and founding members, saying their contribution is critical to the party's political fortunes and chances of returning to power in 2028.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →