The New Patriotic Party says its early election of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer has reduced tensions and stabilised internal reorganisation. Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea said the party benefited from settling the flagbearer question well ahead of the 2028 elections, which kept the recent national executive elections free of acrimony.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has signalled readiness to reconcile with former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong if he is willing to engage and work with the party. Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says the party's disciplinary committee, which was given an initial two-week period and later granted an extension, has not yet submitted its report.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea says the party is prepared to reconcile with disaffected members who demonstrate willingness to engage and return to the party, though he notes reconciliation must be a two-way process requiring individual commitment.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, accepted defeat after polling 2,956 votes in the NPP's vice chairmanship election held in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, finishing 31 votes behind Nana Akomea. Abdul-Hamid said the party's interest supersedes his personal ambition and pledged support for the elected executives.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Newly elected New Patriotic Party 3rd Vice Chairman Nana Akomea has denied reports that his absence from the introduction of the party's new national executives was due to disagreement over Kojo Bamba, saying instead that he was delayed by traffic after leaving the conference grounds at 11:30 pm.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Political scientist Dr Kwame Asah-Asante says the NPP's newly elected leadership team, though with some room for improvement in individual positions, brings considerable experience from party and public service. He argues the team has the mix of seasoned politicians and fresh ideas needed to help the party regain power, citing newly elected chairman John Boadu's background in senior government and party roles.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party and urged them to put Ghana's national interest above partisan considerations. The NDC said it remains committed to peaceful political engagement and that the two parties have a collective responsibility to strengthen Ghana's democratic development.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NDC has congratulated the NPP on electing its new national executives and called for political actors to prioritize Ghana's national interest over partisan considerations and protect democratic gains.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A political strategist says the NPP's completion of its internal reorganisation gives it about 35 months to prepare for the 2028 general election, noting that the party must use this time effectively to develop strategies, rebuild public trust and strengthen structures. He cautioned that a longer preparation period would not automatically translate into electoral advantage, and that the party's effective use of time and resources would be more important than simply starting early.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Edward Akwasi Boateng, a former Ambassador to China, has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party and urged them to prioritise reconciliation, rebuild the party's structures, and restore public confidence ahead of the 2028 General Election.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
John Boadu has been elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party at the party's National delegates Conference in Kumasi, polling 2,888 votes (48.5%). Boadu, who previously served as General Secretary and as Director-General of SIGA, defeated Boakye Agyarko Kyeremanteng who secured 2,408 votes.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →