… The directive is contained in guidelines issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, ahead of the constituency executive elections scheduled to begin with nominations from June 22 to June 24. …
… Context The NPP-USA Branch, in a May 28 memorandum to the General Secretary of the party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, had challenged the constitutionality of certain provisions contained in the rules and regulations governing the party’s internal elections, particularly those relating …
… The petition, dated May 22, 2026, was submitted by the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, and received by the Office of the Chief Justice on June 1, 2026. …
… The vote followed discussions over a directive issued on April 8, 2026, by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, instructing all external branches of the party to align their internal elections with revised guidelines approved by the National Executive Committee. …
… General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong, announced the timelines earlier this year during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra. …
… Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Fatawu Bayaga after the proceedings, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong said the party was taken aback by the sudden reassignment of the case from the court to which it had initially been allocated. …
… The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, following a meeting of the National Executive Committee and National Council held on Thursday, May 7, 2026. …
… The AGM also witnessed the elections for the various regional and national leadership positions, including the National President and Chairperson of the Board, Vice President, General Secretary, National Women’s Organizer, National Youth Organizer and the regional focal persons. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The New Patriotic Party has annulled the constituency executive elections in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa, citing breaches of party directives, election rules, and court orders. The National Steering Committee made the decision at a July 15 meeting and summoned the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee to explain the conduct of elections in these constituencies.
The New Patriotic Party has expressed condolences on the death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, praising his reign for bringing peace and unity while strengthening chieftaincy as a partner in Ghana's democratic governance.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is investigating former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation Dennis Miracles Aboagye over alleged misappropriation, diversion and theft of approximately GH¢55 million in public funds, with six criminal offences including conspiracy to steal, stealing, and money laundering. Aboagye, a former senior aide to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, was arrested at Accra International Airport on Saturday night and handed over to EOCO on Sunday morning.
Dennis Edward Aboagye, a member of the NPP communications team, was granted bail of GH¢50 million by EOCO following his arrest on July 12, 2026, in connection with investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, where he previously served as executive secretary. EOCO is investigating allegations that he, former IMCCoD accountant Gerald Appiah, and other unnamed persons misappropriated, misapplied, diverted, or stole public funds amounting to about GH¢55 million.
Abraham Amaliba, former Director of Legal Affairs of the NDC, has urged current government appointees to learn from the investigation into former IMCCoD Executive Secretary Dennis Edward Aboagye, warning that all public officials will eventually be required to account for their stewardship and that those managing public resources prudently while in office can avoid such investigations after leaving.
The New Patriotic Party conducted constituency executive elections in 245 of its 276 constituencies, recording an 88.7 per cent success rate. Elections in 23 constituencies were put on hold due to disputes, and four constituencies could not hold elections due to last-minute challenges.
The NPP General Secretary has alleged that the detention of Dennis Edward Aboagye for alleged misappropriation of GH¢55 million in public funds is orchestrated by the NDC government to divert attention from President Mahama's alleged efforts to seek a third term beyond the constitutional two-term limit.
Aggrieved members and Polling Station Executives of the NPP in Ablekuma West Constituency have petitioned the party's National Executive Committee to annul the constituency's electoral register, alleging fraud and irregularities including the unlawful removal of elected members and their replacement with persons who did not contest elections.
The New Patriotic Party has directed all members to participate in a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, as part of support for a national sanitation campaign declared by the President.
The opposition New Patriotic Party has directed its members to participate in a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, as part of its commitment to environmental sanitation and civic responsibility. The party noted that its Constituency Elections would also take place on July 11 and encouraged members to join the cleaning exercise after voting.
The New Patriotic Party will hold its National Delegates Conference on September 19, 2026, to elect new national officers and address other matters under its constitution. The party has invited members to submit constitutional amendment proposals by July 17, 2026.
The New Patriotic Party has set Saturday, September 19, 2026, for its National Delegates Conference to elect new national officers and consider other party matters. The party has also invited members and stakeholders to submit proposals for constitutional amendments ahead of the conference.
The New Patriotic Party has criticised the government's handling of flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, arguing that the government has failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster and calling for long-term solutions rather than public relations activities. The NPP also contended that splitting flood management responsibility between two ministries has resulted in poor coordination and ineffective command structure.
Joy Online's fact-check found false a social media claim that the NPP demanded Kennedy Agyapong apologise for criticising the Afari Military Hospital's condition. The purported NPP statement demanding retraction was fabricated, with formatting inconsistent with the party's official communication style and no confirmation from the signatory.
The New Patriotic Party has directed its Constituency Election Committees to issue nomination forms to aspirants without requiring proof of payment at the point of collection, due to delays on the party's nomination payment platform. Aspirants will still need to present evidence of payment during the vetting process.