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Awentami Paul Afoko

Also known as: Mr. Afoko · MrAfoko · Mr Afoko · Mr Paul Afoko · Mr Awentami Paul Afoko · Mr. Awentami Paul Afoko

Former NPP National Chairman campaigning for party leadership, promoting unity and restructuring ahead of 2028 elections.

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  1. April 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
Business

Businessman urges airport construction for Upper East agricultural exports

The News

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 →

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Businessman urges airport construction for Upper East agricultural exports

    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 →

  2. Amin Adam endorses Paul Afoko for NPP National Chairman

    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 →

  3. Amin Adam backs Afoko for NPP national chairmanship

    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 →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Businessman calls for Upper East airport to drive exports

    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 →

  2. NPP aspirant Afoko pledges grassroots structures for 2028

    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 →

Monday 29 June

  1. NPP National Council dismisses bid to bar Afoko from race

    The NPP National Council unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to prevent former National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko from contesting the party's upcoming national chairmanship election. The grounds for the petition were not disclosed, and the Council affirmed Afoko's eligibility to contest ahead of nominations and vetting for national executive positions.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP Council dismisses petition to disqualify Afoko for chairman race

    The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has unanimously rejected a petition seeking to prevent former National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko from contesting the party's upcoming National Chairman Election, clearing the way for his comeback bid ahead of the National Delegates Conference scheduled for September 2026.

    29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Paul Afoko campaigns to reunite and restructure NPP

    Paul Afoko, a former NPP National Chairman, is campaigning to be elected National Chairman in elections later this year, saying the party must heal internal divisions, strengthen grassroots structures, and restore unity to recapture political power in 2028. He cited the party's declining parliamentary seat count—from 169 in 2016 to 137 in 2020 to 87 in 2024—as evidence of the urgent need for reconciliation among members.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Addai-Nimoh backs Afoko for NPP unity leadership role

    Former Asante Mampong MP Ing. Francis Addai-Nimoh has endorsed former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko as the party's unifying figure for its reorganisation ahead of 2028 elections, arguing that Afoko's return and experience position him to reconcile aggrieved members and rebuild party solidarity.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Addai Nimo backs Afoko as unifying NPP chairman candidate

    Former Asante Mampong MP Addai Nimo told NPP delegates in the Upper West Region that Awentami Paul Afoko is the party's best choice to unite members and address internal divisions, arguing that his past struggles in the party position him to bring back aggrieved members and help the NPP reclaim lost seats.

    26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Paul Afoko denies family involvement in Adams Mahama death

    Paul Afoko, former NPP National Chairman and current aspirant for the position, has stated that neither he nor his family had involvement in the murder of Adams Mahama, former Upper East Regional Chairman of the NPP, who died in May 2015 from severe acid burns. Afoko said the incident had unfairly affected his political career and reputation.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. NPP chairman hopeful backs Bawumia as party leader

    Paul Afoko, seeking the NPP National Chairmanship, says his return is driven by helping the party recapture power and making Bawumia President. Afoko warned party members that the NPP's parliamentary representation has declined from 169 seats to 87, describing it as a wake-up call for urgent action.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Afoko campaigns for NPP leadership on unity and Bawumia's presidency

    NPP National Chairman hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko says his bid for party leadership is driven by a mission to help the party regain power and see Dr Mahamudu Bawumia become President. He argues the NPP must resolve internal divisions and rebuild cohesion before appealing to voters again, citing the party's declining parliamentary strength as evidence of the need for restructuring.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NPP chairman hopeful Afoko calls for party unity to regain power

    National Chairman hopeful Paul Awentami Afoko has declared that the NPP's path back to power in 2028 depends on restoring internal unity and rallying behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential ambition. Afoko warned that the party's declining parliamentary representation shows the NPP is on a downward trajectory and that internal divisions must be addressed to regain the electorate's confidence.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Paul Afoko denies link to Adams Mahama death, calls for NPP unity

    Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has firmly denied any involvement in the 2015 death of Upper East Regional Chairman Adams Mahama, who died from injuries sustained in an acid attack outside his Bolgatanga residence. Speaking at a party consultative meeting, Afoko called for reconciliation and unity within the NPP ahead of its upcoming National Delegates Conference, stating that allegations linking him or his family to the incident were unfounded.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. LPG leader says NPP must sack Kennedy Agyapong for 2028 win

    Percival Kofi Akpaloo, leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana, argues that the NPP can only win the 2028 elections if it removes Kennedy Agyapong and undertakes internal reforms to strengthen party unity. He contends that removing Agyapong would demonstrate discipline and boost the party's electoral chances.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. NPP positioned to win 2028 elections with Bawumia as flagbearer

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko states that the party has a unique opportunity to win the 2028 elections, with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its well-marketed flagbearer. He argues that the removal of a previous contender from the ballot creates an opening for the NPP, provided the party unites ahead of the election.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NPP can reclaim power in 2028, Afoko tells party executives

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko told regional party executives that the NPP has a unique opportunity to win 2028 because a previous candidate will not be on the ballot, and stressed that unity is essential to recapture power. Afoko promoted a "3R Agenda" of Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture, describing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as battle-tested and ready to win.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. NPP candidate can win 2028 election if party remains united

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has expressed confidence that the party can return to power in the 2028 general election if it remains united and presents a compelling message. Afoko noted that the NPP will have an advantage because President John Dramani Mahama will not be eligible to contest again, and argued that the party can replicate its 2016 electoral success with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as a formidable candidate.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Afoko says NPP positioned to win 2028 without Mahama

    Aspiring NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has expressed confidence that the party can reclaim power in 2028 because former President John Mahama will not be on the ballot, and that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a strong contender. Afoko stressed that victory would depend on the party's ability to close ranks and work together, and made the remarks during campaign engagements in the Volta, Oti and Eastern regions.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Afoko donates cement and funds to Volta NPP headquarters

    Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has donated 400 bags of cement and GH₵30,000 to support completion of the Volta Regional Party Headquarters, which regional executives said required paving to address muddy grounds worsening with the rainy season.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Afoko donates cement, funds to NPP Volta regional office

    Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has donated 400 bags of cement and GH¢30,000 towards completion of the party's Volta Regional Headquarters, following an appeal by regional executives to finish paving the compound of the newly constructed secretariat.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Former NPP chairman urges party unity, future focus

    Former National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has called on NPP members to move past old divisions and focus on grassroots strengthening and progress, warning against being held back by people fixated on settling past grievances. Speaking in meetings across Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East Regions, Afoko promoted his 3R agenda of Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing power for 2028.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Afoko urges NPP to move beyond past disputes, focus on 2028

    Former NPP National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko has called on party members to put past grievances aside and unite to return the party to power in the 2028 general elections. He addressed meetings with party executives and elders in four regions, stressing the need for grassroots strengthening and unity rather than dwelling on old disputes.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Afoko calls NPP to unity, grassroots focus ahead 2028

    Former NPP National Chairman Awentami Paul Afoko has urged party members and executives to move beyond past divisions and concentrate on unity and grassroots mobilisation to return the party to power. During consultations in the Western North, Ahafo, Bono and Bono East regions, Afoko promoted his "3R" agenda—Reunite, Rebuild and Recapture—as a roadmap for restoring party cohesion ahead of the 2028 general election.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 29 May

  1. NPP execs call Afoko symbol of unity in leadership bid

    Awentami Paul Afoko, a hopeful for NPP national chairman, met with Savannah Regional executives and party patrons in Damongo, where they praised him as a symbol of unity for the party and referenced his previous service as National Chairman from 2014 to 2015. Afoko presented his "3R" agenda—Reunite, Rebuild, Recapture—focused on returning the NPP to power in 2028.

    29 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 25 May

  1. NPP chairmanship hopeful Afoko urges research-driven election strategy

    Awentami Paul Afoko, seeking the NPP National Chairmanship, has called on the party to adopt a research-driven strategy to defend its 87 parliamentary seats and expand electoral dominance in 2028, arguing that modern elections are won on intelligence rather than instinct and urging investment in polling and voter feedback systems.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Paul Afoko rallies NPP Minority MPs on 3R Agenda

    Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has urged the party's Minority Caucus in Parliament to lead efforts to return the NPP to electoral victory, unveiling a "3R Agenda" focused on Reuniting, Rebuilding, and Recapturing power. Afoko stressed that internal unity and grassroots support are essential to restore the party's eroded electoral base.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Afoko urges NPP Minority MPs to unite party for electoral victory

    Former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko has called on the party's Minority Caucus in Parliament to lead efforts to return the NPP to power through a "3R Agenda" focused on reuniting, rebuilding, and recapturing power, stressing that internal cohesion is essential for the party's return to electoral success.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. NPP chair hopeful Afoko urges data-driven strategy for 2028

    New Patriotic Party national chairmanship hopeful Awentami Paul Afoko has called on the NPP to abandon "guesswork" and adopt a research-driven strategy to protect its 87 parliamentary seats and expand electoral strength ahead of the 2028 general elections, emphasizing that modern elections are won through intelligence and voter insight rather than instinct.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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