Also known as: Mr. Afoko · MrAfoko · Mr Afoko · Mr Paul Afoko · Mr Awentami Paul Afoko · Mr. Awentami Paul Afoko
Former NPP National Chairman contesting 2026 party chairmanship race, emphasizing unity and organizational rebuilding after 2024 electoral defeat.
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The Ghanaian Times
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, says he has no personal grudge against former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, describing their relationship as cordial despite their past political differences. …
My relationship with Akufo Addo is cordial- Paul AfokoThe Ghanaian Times
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Afoko, has stated that although he sympathises with Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, he would need more information before describing him as a political prisone …
I needs more information before describing Wontumi as political prisoner- Paul AfokoThe Ghanaian Times
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Awentami Paul Afoko has stated that the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and return to its traditional position as a champion of enterprise, innovation and wealth creation if it wants to reconnect with Gha …
NPP must regain trust of businesses through new prosperity agenda – AfokoJoy Online
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has urged the party to rebuild the confidence of Ghana’s business community and return to its traditional role as a champion of enterprise, innovation and wealth creation if it hopes to reconnect with …
Afoko: NPP must rebuild business confidence to regain political relevanceJoy Online
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, says the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and reclaim its traditional position as a champion of enterprise, innovation, and wealth creation to reconnect with Ghanaians and regain polit …
NPP must regain trust of businesses to remain relevant – AfokoThe Chronicle
National Chairman Aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has called on the party to rebuild the confidence of Ghana’s business community and reclaim its traditional image as the political home of enterprise, innovation and wealth creation. …
NPP Must Rebuild Trust Of Business Community -AfokoDaily Guide
Paul Afoko Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has formally announced his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship with a pledge to help the NPP recapture power from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the …
Afoko Announces NPP National Chairman BidThe Chronicle
Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has officially declared his intention to contest for the party’s National Chairmanship, promising to reunite the party, strengthen its structures and position it to recapture political power. …
Afoko Officially Joins NPP Chair Race …Vows To Reunite Party, Rebuild StructuresJoy Online
Pollster and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch, Ben Ephson, believes former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Afoko’s perceived neutrality could give him a significant advantage in the race to reclaim the party’s top organisational position. …
Paul Afoko’s neutrality gives him an edge in NPP Chairmanship race – Ben EphsonJoy Online
A political science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, has described former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Afoko’s decision to return to active politics as a positive development that could help r …
Paul Afoko’s comeback offers NPP opportunity for reconciliation – Dr Amakye-BoatengA Global InfoAnalytics survey shows former NPP General Secretary John Boadu leading the party's National Chairman race with 27% support, ahead of former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko (15%) and former National Chairman Paul Afoko (10%). However, 47% of respondents remain undecided, leaving the contest open.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Global InfoAnalytics survey shows former NPP General Secretary John Boadu leading the party's National Chairman race with 27% support, ahead of former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko (15%) and former National Chairman Paul Afoko (10%). However, 47% of respondents remain undecided, leaving the contest open.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has announced his candidacy for the party chairmanship and vowed to lead the party back to government in 2028 through unity, discipline and strengthened grassroots structures, anchoring his campaign on "Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture."
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has said the party's comeback from recent setbacks will depend on its ability to overcome internal bitterness, rebuild trust, and work together despite past disagreements. Afoko argued that true restoration would be reflected in former opponents collaborating without suspicion or resentment.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP Chairman Paul Afoko has said the party's path back to political power depends on overcoming internal divisions and prioritizing reconciliation over personal grievances. Speaking to JoyNews, he expressed confidence in his chances of winning the NPP's national chairmanship race but pledged to advocate for party unity regardless of the outcome.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, a candidate for NPP National Chairman, has called on party members to set aside past grievances and support his bid to lead the party, arguing that internal unity is essential before the party can reconnect with Ghanaians and work to regain power.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an NPP national chairmanship hopeful, has warned that Ghana's democracy could be at risk if the New Patriotic Party fails to rebuild and regain public confidence. He argues that a strong opposition is essential for democratic balance and that the NPP must recover from its electoral defeat to prevent further decline.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called for the party to resolve internal challenges through reconciliation based on experience and members willingly setting aside past grievances, rather than through simple calls for unity alone.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on party members to set aside personal grievances and work towards unity, stating that rebuilding cohesion requires members to move beyond past hurts and emotional reactions. He offered himself as an example based on his long association with the party and understanding of its structures and traditions.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP National Chairman hopeful Paul Afoko has attributed his 2015 removal from office to internal party factionalism, describing himself as a severe victim of divisions, and says he is now focused on rebuilding unity within the party.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former National Chairman Paul Afoko attributes the NPP's declining electoral fortunes to deterioration in internal management and party unity since his departure. Afoko, now competing for the position again, noted that the party secured 169 parliamentary seats and a presidential victory by approximately one million votes during his tenure.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says he has no personal grudge against former President Akufo-Addo and describes their relationship as cordial, citing his approach to forgiveness shaped by his past experiences, including reconciliation with former President Rawlings.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP chairmanship aspirant Paul Afoko says he sympathises with Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) following his 20-year prison sentence, but would need more information before describing him as a political prisoner. Afoko noted that the NPP administration increased the maximum punishment for Wontumi's offence from five years to 25 years, and said senior party lawyers should explain any claim of political prisoner status.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko stated that the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and return to its identity as a champion of enterprise and wealth creation if it wants to regain political relevance. Speaking at a press conference on July 14, 2026, Afoko acknowledged that sections of the business community became dissatisfied with policies and decisions taken during the NPP's previous administration, and called for the party to listen to these concerns and make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko has urged the party to rebuild trust with Ghana's business community and return to championing enterprise and wealth creation, acknowledging that past policies caused disillusionment, economic hardship, and declining investor confidence. He said the party must reflect on shortcomings, listen to business concerns, and demonstrate humility to make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, says the party must rebuild confidence among businesses and reconnect with its traditional position as champion of enterprise and wealth creation. He acknowledged that business dissatisfaction with policies during the NPP's previous administration contributed to economic hardship and declining confidence, and called on the party to listen, reflect, and make necessary corrections.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, a National Chairman aspirant of the NPP, called on the party to restore confidence among Ghana's business community, acknowledging that some policies under the party's previous administration had eroded private-sector trust and caused economic uncertainty. He urged the party to return to its founding principles of economic freedom and private enterprise through renewed engagement with traders, manufacturers, farmers, and other key economic actors.
20 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Paul Awentami Afoko, former National Chairman of the NPP, has announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship, with a vision centred on reuniting, rebuilding, and recapturing political power from the NDC in the 2028 election. He pledged to restore party values and reconcile members rather than encourage factionalism.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has officially announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairmanship, promising to reunite the party, rebuild its structures, and position it to recapture political power. He based his vision on the "three Rs"—reunite, rebuild, and recapture power—following consultations with party stakeholders.
15 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Pollster Ben Ephson believes former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko's perceived neutrality and lack of association with party factions could advantage him in the race to reclaim the party's top organisational position. Ephson also supported Afoko's claim that he contributed to the NPP's 2016 election victory through policies implemented during his tenure, despite being suspended before the polls.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A KNUST political science lecturer has praised former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko's decision to return to active politics and contest the party's national chairmanship as an opportunity for party reconciliation and regeneration. Dr. Amakye-Boateng noted that Afoko's willingness to let past grievances go and rejoin the party, despite his earlier suspension, demonstrates commitment to NPP interests and could help rebuild unity by drawing back disaffected members.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful for the NPP, says he remained loyal to the party and continued supporting its candidates and structures despite being indefinitely suspended by the party's National Executive Committee in October 2015 following a leadership crisis. He was accused at the time of bringing the party into disrepute, failing to cooperate with fellow executives, disregarding party structures, and engaging in conduct detrimental to the party's unity.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Paul Afoko, a National Chairman hopeful of the NPP, says he has forgiven those involved in his indefinite suspension from the party in 2015 and is focused on rebuilding the party ahead of the 2028 elections. He cautioned against destructive factionalism, arguing that internal divisions threaten the party's chances of returning to power.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has announced his intention to contest for the party's National Chairman position, urging the party to focus on rebuilding after its 2024 electoral defeat rather than blaming individuals.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on party members to set aside differences and unite to rebuild the party and regain power in the 2028 election. Afoko, who is seeking a fresh mandate as National Chairman, made the appeal during a campaign tour of the Northern Region.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has warned that the NDC is becoming a formidable political force and that the NPP risks further electoral setbacks unless it heals internal divisions. He cited the party's drop from 160 to 80 parliamentary seats and NDC victories in traditional NPP strongholds like Wenchi and Yendi as evidence of structural challenges ahead of the 2028 elections.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko has called for an international airport in the Upper East Region to unlock the area's agricultural and export potential. He highlighted the need for investment in irrigation, commercial farming, cold-chain facilities, and standardized production systems to enable year-round supply of products like vegetables, fruits, shea butter, and textiles to international markets.
1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has endorsed former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko to lead the party's reorganisation ahead of internal elections, citing his competence and leadership qualities as essential for the opposition party to reclaim power.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has endorsed Awentami Paul Afoko's bid for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party, describing him as an experienced leader capable of repositioning the party and leading it back to power. Amin Adam said leadership choices should be based on competence and that his confidence in Afoko stems from their previous working relationship and first-hand knowledge of his leadership and organisational abilities.
1 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Awentami Paul Afoko, a Ghanaian businessman from the Upper East Region, has called for construction of an international airport there to unlock the region's agricultural and export potential. He argues that investments in irrigation, commercial agriculture, warehouses, cold-chain infrastructure and packaging are needed to enable year-round production and export of vegetables, fruits, flowers, shea butter, basketry and textiles at sufficient scale.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Awentami Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, has assured party delegates that he will establish effective party structures to help the NPP return to power in 2028. He pledged to revive monthly financial support to constituencies and promote his 3Rs agenda—Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture Power—during a tour of the Northern Region.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →