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Justin Kodua Frimpong

Also known as: General Secretary · General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong · Mr. Kodua · Justine Kodua · Mr. Kodua Frimpong · Mr Kodua Frimpong · the General Secretary · NPP scribe

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party seeking re-election, campaigning for 2028 election preparations.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, on Friday, September 18, the NPP expressed concern about Ms Bafoh’s continued detention while investigations were ongoing.

    NPP calls for bail review for remanded Techiman nursing officer
  3. Joy Online

    Former General Secretary John Boadu, incumbent General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong (JFK), and former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson have emerged among early frontrunners in the race for the NPP’s National Executives, according to a new report by Africa Policy Lens (APL).

    John Boadu, JFK, Hawa Koomson, and others emerge as early frontrunners in NPP National Executives race – APL Report
  4. Daily Guide

    Kodua Kodua Frimpong GENERAL SECRETARY of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, insists the Ashanti Regional branch of the party has a crucial role for the NPP to return to political power in 2028.

    Ashanti Region Holds Key To NPP 2028 Victory – Kodua Frimpong
  5. 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
  6. Joy Online

    demanded that the Chief Justice retract what it describes as partisan political comments or resign from office and formally join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) .In a statement issued on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong

    Chief Justice has ‘worn a political jersey’ – Tampuli calls for resignation
  7. Joy Online

    The statement was signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong. The Chief Justice has yet to publicly respond to the allegations, while the Judicial Service has yet to issue a response.

    ‘Resign and join NDC’ – NPP tells Chief Justice over alleged political commentary
  8. August 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    Justin Kodua Frimpong speaking to journalists Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed strong confidence that he will get massive endorsements from delegates in the Western Region (WR) in the party’s national executive elections

    Kodua Sure Of Winning WR
  10. Joy Online

    Constituency Women Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region have endorsed the candidature of General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong and declared their support for his bid to retain his position at the party’s upcoming national elections.

    Central Region NPP women executives endorse Justin Kodua for second term
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    Justin Kodua Frimpong files nomination to seek re-election as NPP General Secretary
  12. Joy Online

    Incumbent General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, is leading the race to retain his position, according to the latest survey by Global InfoAnalytics.

    Justin Kodua opens with a commanding lead in NPP General Secretary race – Global Info
Politics

NPP seeks bail review for remanded Techiman nursing officer

The News

The New Patriotic Party has called for an immediate bail review for 40-year-old principal nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested and remanded for two weeks by Adenta Circuit Court on charges of abetting crime and publication of false news. The prosecution alleges she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account operator Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in disseminating videos.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. NPP seeks bail review for remanded Techiman nursing officer

    The New Patriotic Party has called for an immediate bail review for 40-year-old principal nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested and remanded for two weeks by Adenta Circuit Court on charges of abetting crime and publication of false news. The prosecution alleges she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account operator Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in disseminating videos.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

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

Thursday 10 September

  1. NPP general secretary sets 1.5 million vote target for Ashanti Region

    NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong told newly elected Ashanti Regional party executives that the region is key to the party's 2028 victory and tasked them with securing more than 1.5 million votes to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential bid. He noted the NPP has been performing worse in the Ashanti Region in recent elections and urged the new leadership to reverse the negative trend.

    10 September 2026 · Daily Guide

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. Chief Justice accused of partisan politics, called to resign

    Gushegu MP Alhassan Tampuli has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of descending into partisan politics after remarks praising state institutions' performance under the current NDC administration, urging him to resign his judicial position if he intends to pursue active politics.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP demands Chief Justice resign over alleged partisan comments

    The NPP has called for the Chief Justice's immediate resignation, alleging he made partisan political comments during a visit to state institutions, praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. NPP General Secretary campaigns for re-election in Western Region

    Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, campaigned in the Western Region expressing confidence he will receive massive endorsements from delegates in the party's national executive elections scheduled for October. He credited party members' support to his accessibility, relationship with grassroots members, and reforms implemented during his tenure, including organising presidential primaries before polling station and constituency primaries.

    31 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 27 August

  1. Central Region NPP women executives endorse Justin Kodua Frimpong

    Constituency Women Executives of the NPP in the Central Region have endorsed General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong's candidacy for a second term, citing his hard work, sincerity, and reforms strengthening party structures. The endorsement was announced during his campaign tour of the region on August 25, 2026.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 24 August

  1. NPP General Secretary Kodua Frimpong files re-election bid

    Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, has filed his nomination to seek re-election to the position as the party begins rebuilding efforts ahead of 2028 general elections. He pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 20 August

  1. Justin Kodua leads NPP General Secretary race at 36%

    Incumbent NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong is leading the race to retain his position with 36% support among NPP voters, significantly ahead of challengers Eugene Antwi (10%), Sylvester Tetteh (5%), and Charles Dwamena (3%), though 46% of respondents remain undecided.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. NPP General Secretary Kodua secured Ashanti delegates' backing for re-election

    New Patriotic Party General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong says he is humbled by support from delegates in 12 Ashanti Region constituencies for his re-election bid, describing it as an endorsement that strengthens his resolve to rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 elections.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. NPP accuses Chief Justice of partisan bias over trial warrants

    The New Patriotic Party has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of exhibiting partisan disposition and facilitating selective justice by issuing special warrants for two High Court judges to conduct substantive criminal trials during the legal vacation. The party questioned why only these two courts were authorised to conduct full criminal trials when the affected cases involve persons associated with the NPP, arguing the decision amounted to unequal treatment.

    11 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

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP stages "Democracy Under Attack" protest in Accra

    The New Patriotic Party staged a nationwide protest in Accra on August 6, 2026, to register displeasure over what it describes as threats to Ghana's democratic governance and justice system. The demonstration began at 5:00 a.m. with hundreds of supporters marching through the capital and presenting petitions to the Supreme Court and Jubilee House.

    6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 5 August

  1. NPP demands government galamsey progress report ahead of helicopter anniversary

    The opposition NPP has called on the government to provide updates on progress in fighting illegal mining and investigating a military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers, a year ago. The party says the most meaningful way to honour the victims is through tangible progress in the anti-galamsey campaign.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP suspends Greater Accra campaigning to mobilize for democracy protest

    The New Patriotic Party has directed all campaign aspirants in Greater Accra to suspend activities on August 5 and 6 to mobilize supporters for a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration scheduled for August 6, 2026, which is set to begin at 5:00 a.m. at the Supreme Court in Accra.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NPP General Secretary Kodua honoured by Dangme party executives

    Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the opposition NPP and seeking re-election, has been conferred the honorary title of Nene Korle I by the party's Dangme constituency executives, which he described as a rare honour accepted with deep humility.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 July

  1. NPP condemns Tamakloe acquittal as politically motivated, demands transparency

    The New Patriotic Party has criticized the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu as a "travesty of justice" and alleges the decision was politically motivated. The party claims the Attorney General has systematically freed persons affiliated to the ruling government through nolle prosequi and discontinuances since January 2025, and notes that Tamakloe was previously convicted on 78 counts and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment after a trial court found her conduct caused a loss of almost GH¢90 million.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. NDC organiser Yamin challenges accusers to produce galamsey evidence

    The National Organiser of the NDC, Joseph Yamin, has challenged those accusing him of illegal mining to provide credible evidence, stating that no state investigative body is probing him for galamsey-related offence. He said the issue before authorities concerns allegations that unidentified persons are using his name to intimidate the public, not an investigation into illegal mining itself.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. NPP accuses Mahama administration of selective prosecution on illegal mining

    The New Patriotic Party has criticized the John Mahama administration for selective prosecution in illegal mining cases, arguing that while its own Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako received a 20-year prison sentence, the government has failed to act against individuals within the NDC linked to illegal mining activities. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong rejected the idea that Wontumi's conviction demonstrated the government's commitment to tackling illegal mining.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP claims selective prosecution after Wontumi's 20-year conviction

    The New Patriotic Party has accused the Mahama government of selective prosecution following the 20-year prison sentence given to its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), alleging that while the government has pursued political opponents aggressively, it has not acted against NDC members publicly linked to illegal mining.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NPP rejects Chairman Wontumi conviction, plans appeal

    The New Patriotic Party has rejected the High Court conviction of its Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), describing the judgment as a "travesty of justice" and vowing to challenge it at the Court of Appeal. The party's General Secretary said the conviction was not supported by evidence and that it was never disputed the chairman had lawfully acquired his mineral concession.

    20 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. NPP leadership meets to discuss Wontumi court ruling

    The New Patriotic Party held an emergency meeting with national executives, its flagbearer, and legal team to review a High Court judgment against the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a Samreboi mining case, and to determine its next legal and political response.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  5. NPP meets to review Chairman Wontumi's 20-year sentence

    The Accra High Court sentenced NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour and a fine of GHS 120,000 for unauthorised assignment of mining rights in the Samreboi mining case. NPP leadership and its Flagbearer are meeting to review the judgment and determine next steps.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  6. Greater Accra NPP executives endorse Gen. Sec. Kodua Frimpong's re-election bid

    The Coalition of Elected Constituency Executives of the NPP from Greater Accra has declared support for General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong's second term bid, citing his party reforms including organisational assessment, officer training, weak constituency interventions, and execution of evidence-based political strategy. The group's spokesperson said calls for the General Secretary's resignation do not represent the views of newly elected constituency leaders.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 17 July

  1. NPP condemns Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence

    The New Patriotic Party has condemned the Accra Circuit Court's one-year prison sentence against Madam Camilla Alhassan for offensive conduct over online comments about President John Dramani Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and constitutional democracy. The NPP contends that freedom of speech is protected under Article 21 of the 1992 Constitution and calls the criminal prosecution inappropriate, saying a civil defamation suit would have been the proper remedy.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. NPP condemns Alhassan jail sentence, backs appeal

    The New Patriotic Party condemned a one-year prison sentence imposed on Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, arguing the conviction threatens free speech and that a civil defamation suit would have been appropriate. The party criticized the state's use of law enforcement to punish free expression and called the treatment of Alhassan during proceedings dehumanizing.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. NDC deputy says Wontumi would face suspension for leadership criticism

    The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande said Chairman Wontumi would have been suspended if he had publicly criticised party leadership while in the NDC, responding to Wontumi's allegations that NPP officials are frustrating his bid for the party's National Chairmanship and his opposition to an annulment of constituency elections in Ashanti Region.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NDC deputy general secretary criticizes Wontumi's public attacks on NPP leadership

    Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, stated that Chairman Wontumi would have faced suspension in the NDC for publicly criticizing party leadership and opposing the NPP's national leadership's annulment of three Ashanti Region constituency executive elections. Gbande argued that such public attacks undermine party discipline and internal processes.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 16 July

  1. Ashanti NPP Youth Aspirant Vows Grassroots Revival Plan

    An aspiring Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser of the NPP, Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel, has promised to revive the party's grassroots mobilisation system by reintroducing electoral area youth wings if elected, citing their effectiveness under former organiser Justin Kodua Frimpong.

    16 July 2026 · Daily Guide

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