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Henry Nana Boakye

Also known as: Nana B · Lawyer Henry Nana Boakye · Odehyie Benjamin Kwaku Boakye · the Youth organizer · Nana Boakye Danquah · Henry Kokofu · NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye

Henry Nana Boakye — former National Organiser of the NPP and candidate for National Chairman and 1st Vice Chair positions in upcoming party elections.

2026-05-012026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Vice Chairperson: Nana Akomea 21.5% (210 votes) narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B) at 19.9% (194 votes), with 36.2% Don’t Know.

    John Boadu, JFK, Hawa Koomson, and others emerge as early frontrunners in NPP National Executives race – APL Report
  3. Joy Online

    The service was graced by current and former Members of Parliament (MPs); former government appointees; some aspirants for national executive positions, including the current General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Henry Nana Boakye, who is aspiring to become a Vice Chairman an

    We’ll run all-inclusive administration—COKA
  4. Joy Online

    Nana Boakye followed with 62%, while Richard Ahiagbah posted 46%. Alhaji Osman Masawudu-Bugga and Abena Pokuaa Boatey completed the list of personalities featured in the poll, recording net favourability ratings of 45% and 41% respectively.

    Nana Akomea leads NPP First Vice Chairman race in new poll
  5. Joy Online

    Dr Hamid secured 18.3% of voter preferences, narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea, who each polled 17.5%.

    Mustapha Hamid leads NPP First Vice Chairman race in latest poll
  6. August 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has declared that he is the youngest but most experienced among the 13 aspirants seeking to become the next National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    I’m the youngest but most experienced NPP chairman aspirant – Nana B
  8. Joy Online

    Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, August 25, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye said the party stands firmly behind the Minority Caucus and supports its efforts to obtain a full and transparent account of the reported losses.

    NPP backs Afenyo-Markin’s push for answers over alleged GoldBod losses
  9. Joy Online

    Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye questioned the effectiveness of the mechanisms used by GoldBod and its licensed buyers to establish the origin of gold purchased from mining communities.

    NPP alleges GoldBod gold purchases could be fuelling galamsey
  10. Joy Online

    Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday said the party require bold, fearless, and experienced leadership to enhance its fortunes in regaining political power in Election 2028.

    NPP requires bold, fearless, and experienced leadership for election 2028- Nana B
  11. Joy Online

    New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, has officially begun his campaign for the position of National 1st Vice Chair, starting with engagements across the Ashanti Region.

    Nana B begins campaign tour in Ashanti region as he eyes NPP 1st Vice chair position
  12. Joy Online

    The remaining elected officers include Nana Boakye as Youth Organiser, Vivian Arthur as Treasurer, Josephine Ama Poma as Women’s Organiser, Kingsford Addai as Communications Director, and Afram Tuffour as Nasara Coordinator.

    Kingsley Atta secures Bantama NPP Chairmanship with slim 4-vote victory in re-run

Friday 11 September

  1. NPP leadership race: Boadu, JFK, Koomson emerge as frontrunners

    A nationwide poll of 976 NPP constituency and regional executives by Africa Policy Lens found John Boadu leading the Chairman race with 38.6% support, while Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK) holds a commanding lead for General Secretary with 61.4%, though significant portions of delegates remain undecided.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 8 September

  1. NPP Ashanti chairman pledges all-inclusive party leadership

    The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, said the new leadership will run an all-inclusive administration and called on party members to unite regardless of their positions in the internal election, in order to strengthen the party ahead of the 2028 elections.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Nana Akomea leads NPP First Vice Chairman race poll

    In a Global InfoAnalytics poll, Nana Akomea recorded a 68% net favourability score for the NPP First Vice Chairman position, leading five other candidates. The NPP's national executive elections are scheduled for October 3.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Mustapha Hamid leads NPP first vice chairman race

    Dr Mustapha Hamid has emerged as the leading candidate for the NPP's First Vice Chairman position in a Global InfoAnalytics poll, securing 18.3% of voter preferences, narrowly ahead of Henry Nana Boakye and Nana Akomea, each at 17.5%. The poll shows significant uncertainty, with 19.7% of respondents undecided, ahead of the NPP's national executive elections scheduled for October.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Former NPP Organiser Nana B declares youngest but most experienced chairman aspirant

    Henry Nana Boakye, former National Organiser of the NPP, has declared his candidacy for the party's National Chairman position among 13 aspirants, stating that although he is the youngest candidate, his experience across grassroots, regional, and national party structures gives him a unique advantage. His roles have included polling station chairman, Electoral Area representative, TESCON President, regional campaign team member, and National Organiser.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. NPP supports Afenyo-Markin's demand for GoldBod loss accountability

    The NPP has announced full support for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's push for answers over reported GH¢22 billion GoldBod losses. The party's National Organiser said the NPP backs the Minority Caucus's scrutiny and demand for a transparent account of how the state institution's gold was lost.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP questions Ghana Gold Board's role in illegal mining

    The New Patriotic Party has alleged that the Ghana Gold Board's purchasing arrangements may allow illegally mined gold to enter the formal market, claiming weaknesses in its supply-chain verification make it difficult to distinguish between legal and illegal gold. NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye challenged the institution to explain how it verifies gold origins before purchase.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. NPP needs bold leadership for 2028 elections, says Nana B

    Henry Nana Boakye, National Organiser of the NPP, said the party requires bold, fearless, and experienced leadership to regain power in 2028, citing the need to resist intimidation by the Mahama administration and addressing voter apathy.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. NPP organiser Nana B launches campaign for 1st Vice Chair

    Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP's National Organiser, has begun his campaign for the position of National 1st Vice Chair, starting with engagements across the Ashanti Region. He met with delegates from 12 constituencies to present his vision and seek support ahead of the party's internal election.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kingsley Atta wins Bantama NPP chairmanship by four votes in re-run

    Kingsley Atta was elected Bantama Constituency Chairman of the NPP on 8 August 2026 with 570 votes (50.2%) against incumbent Fiifi Mensah's 566 votes (49.8%), a margin of four votes. This re-run election followed the annulment of a 12 July 2026 election in which Atta had won by a landslide (714 votes, 72.8%).

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. NPP protests at Jubilee House over democracy concerns

    Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Mahama directed staffer to receive NPP petition at Jubilee House

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah disclosed that President Mahama personally instructed her to receive the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" petition because the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials were attending the national memorial for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Jantuah said the President made the decision after key officials became unavailable, and the NPP delegation arrived later than initially scheduled.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Presidential staffer: NPP demands respect but fails to show it

    Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the NPP of demanding respect while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women, after the party objected to her receiving their petition at the Jubilee House on August 6. Jantuah said President Mahama assigned her to receive the petition on his behalf because senior officials were unavailable, and she chose not to respond to the NPP's objections because she was representing the President.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP-led march protests alleged threats to Ghana's democracy

    Hundreds of NPP members, allied parties, civil society organisations and concerned citizens marched through Accra protesting what they described as threats to constitutional democracy, judicial independence and the rule of law under President Mahama's administration. The Minority Leader formally presented petitions to Jubilee House and the Supreme Court alleging selective justice, political intimidation and undermining of democratic institutions.

    7 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP organiser criticises government over petition reception

    The National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the Presidency for assigning Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the party's petition during its "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, saying it was disrespectful given the seniority of officials who participated and comparing it unfavourably to previous occasions when higher-ranking representatives received petitions.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NPP denies deliberately scheduling protest on helicopter crash anniversary

    The NPP's National Organiser said the party chose August 6 for its planned demonstration before becoming aware of the first anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed eight people, and accused the NDC of applying double standards by raising concerns about the timing while government activities have continued after other national tragedies.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP confirms August 6 democracy protest will proceed as planned

    The NPP has confirmed its planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration will go ahead on August 6, 2026, despite a government national memorial ceremony scheduled for the same day. The party says the protest is a response to what it describes as politically motivated persecution and selective application of justice under the current administration.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. NPP to stage nationwide demo over selective prosecution

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on August 6, accusing the ruling government of undermining democratic principles and demanding the Attorney General withdraw criminal prosecutions of former NPP officials. The protest, titled "Democracy Under Attack," will involve collaboration with other political parties, civil society organisations, and youth movements, with petitions to be presented at the Supreme Court, Parliament, and the Presidency.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. NPP wins police approval for August 6 Tamakloe acquittal protest

    The NPP has obtained police approval for a demonstration on August 6 to protest the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, whose conviction and 10-year sentence were overturned after the court ruled the prosecution failed to establish its case. The party says the protest will highlight concerns about selective justice and threats to democratic governance.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. NPP plans August 6 nationwide demonstration with three petitions

    The New Patriotic Party will stage a nationwide demonstration on August 6, 2026, starting at 5:00 a.m. with gatherings at the Supreme Court, Jubilee House, and Parliament to present petitions defending Ghana's democratic values, according to National Organiser Nana B.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP claims democracy under siege by Mahama administration

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has accused Ghana's NDC government of systematically undermining constitutional governance through judicial interference and selective justice, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu as evidence of a pattern threatening democratic credentials.

    3 August 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 31 July

  1. NPP alleges Sedina Tamakloe acquittal was politically motivated

    The opposition New Patriotic Party has described the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu as politically motivated and carefully orchestrated, arguing the ruling overturned corruption convictions involving NDC officials despite what it characterizes as overwhelming evidence. The NPP's National Organiser said the acquittal exposed a system designed to free politically connected individuals.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP accuses AG of deliberate pattern freeing NDC officials

    The opposition NPP has accused Attorney General Dominic Ayine of using his office to secure the release of NDC members and allies facing corruption prosecutions, citing the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu and discontinuation of the SSNIT financial loss case as examples of what it claims is a deliberate pattern.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP opposes NDC tribunal plan, cites improper use risk

    The NPP's National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye has urged Ghanaians to reject the government's decision to reintroduce tribunals, claiming the NDC administration intends to use them to "perpetuate evil." Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish a reformed tribunal system alongside existing courts to strengthen access to justice.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NPP accuses AG of weak defence in Tamakloe appeal case

    The NPP has accused Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine of presenting a weak defence in the State's appeal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu's case, alleging the appeal process was deliberately handled to secure her acquittal and discharge by the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal recently overturned a 10-year prison sentence imposed after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. NPP organizer calls Tamakloe acquittal "well-choreographed antics"

    NPP National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye has accused the NDC of orchestrating events to secure the freedom of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu following the Court of Appeal's acquittal and discharge of her, saying the appellate court found the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. NPP organizer warns of turmoil if court reinterprets presidential term limits

    Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the NPP, has warned that Ghana could face constitutional uncertainty and political instability if the Supreme Court interprets Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution in a way that would permit a president to seek office beyond two elected terms. He described any such legal action as politically motivated and "sponsored."

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP accuses Mahama of deceptive stance on presidential term limits

    The NPP National Organiser has accused President Mahama of adopting a deceptive posture on the constitutional interpretation of presidential term limits, arguing that while the president has stated he will not seek more than two terms, his comments on a pending Supreme Court matter create room for a dangerous constitutional precedent. The NPP official insists Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution explicitly limits the presidency to two terms regardless of whether they are consecutive or non-consecutive.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 July

  1. Tafo Government Hospital children's ward reaches 85 percent completion

    Former NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye says construction of a 30-bed children's ward at Tafo Government Hospital has reached 85 per cent completion, fulfilling a personal commitment he made five years ago to improve paediatric healthcare infrastructure at the facility.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. NPP communications director declares bid for First Vice Chairman

    Richard Ahiagbah, National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, has officially declared his intention to run for National First Vice Chairman, pledging to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structures ahead of the 2028 elections. He argued the party must reflect on its 2024 electoral defeat and return to its founding ideals.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

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