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New Patriotic Party

Also known as: NPP · New Patriotic Party (NPP) · Opposition NPP · the NPP · NPP-USA · NPP UK

Ghana's New Patriotic Party, a major political organization contesting the 2028 general elections with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as flagbearer.

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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) coordinators and party members in the Volta Region have rendered an apology to the party for misconduct and misrepresentation of facts. …

    Kpando NPP coordinators and party members apologise for misconduct

  3. Joy Online

    Counsel for the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has announced his withdrawal from one of the high-profile criminal cases involving his client, citing various concerns surrounding the proceedi …

    Appiah-Kubi withdraws as lawyer for Wontumi in Samreboi mining trial

  4. Joy Online

    A senior official of Ghana’s main opposition party has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case, court filings showed on Thursday, a shift for a man who until now has fought every charge against him and whose legal troubles have become …

    Where things stand for Chairman Wontumi: Three cases, a looming mining verdict, a plea deal in play

  5. Joy Online

    … His comments come amid renewed public discussion about plea bargaining following reports that lawyers of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, had formally requested a plea negotiation with the …

    Martin Kpebu explains possible outcomes of plea bargain in Wontumi’s case

  6. Joy Online

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has thrown his weight behind a proposed plea bargain arrangement involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in the ongoing GH¢30 million Exim Bank f …

    Wontumi Exim Bank fraud trial: ‘I support plea bargain 150%’ – Martin Kpebu

  7. Joy Online

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has clarified that his client’s decision to initiate plea bargain discussions with the state in the ongoing criminal trial over an alleged …

    Plea bargain request does not mean guilt – Wontumi’s lawyer

  8. Joy Online

    … Commenting on reports that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is seeking a plea bargain arrangement in the ongoing GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial, Mr Azeem said such agreements, althoug …

    Wontumi Exim Bank fraud trial: Plea bargain can undermine the fight against corruption — Vitus Azeem

  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has initiated plea negotiations with the Attorney General’s office in the GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case. …

    Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH₵30 Million Exim Bank case

  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Prospective National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Agyarko, has engaged regional and constituency executives of the party in the Central Region as part of his nationwide campaign tour. …

    Boakye Agyarko rallies NPP executives in Central Region ahead of Chairmanship bid

  11. Joy Online

    … During a campaign visit to Navrongo ahead of the 2024 general election, the then Vice President and New Patriotic Party presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, assured chiefs and residents that the facility would be completed before the polls. …

    GH¢7m Navrongo Sports project left abandoned after nearly nine years
Politics

Court injunction threatens NPP internal elections in Ahafo Ano North

The News

A court injunction filed by aggrieved NPP members in Ahafo Ano North Constituency is threatening to derail internal party electoral processes. The group, calling itself Concerned Patriots, alleges widespread irregularities in polling station and electoral area elections and claims voting did not occur in 23 polling stations despite results being declared; they are seeking a halt to further constituency elections until those stations conduct votes.

Why it matters

Court injunction halting NPP internal elections in Ahafo Ano North over alleged irregularities represents an active threat to party electoral processes with immediate political consequences.

36 min ago · Daily Guide →

Today

  1. Court injunction threatens NPP internal elections in Ahafo Ano North

    A court injunction filed by aggrieved NPP members in Ahafo Ano North Constituency is threatening to derail internal party electoral processes. The group, calling itself Concerned Patriots, alleges widespread irregularities in polling station and electoral area elections and claims voting did not occur in 23 polling stations despite results being declared; they are seeking a halt to further constituency elections until those stations conduct votes.

    36 min ago · Daily Guide →

  2. Mahama Ayariga urges youth to defend Parliament and democracy

    Ghana's Majority Leader has called on young people to defend Parliament and other democratic institutions, noting that Parliament is uniquely where different political parties can coexist under the constitution, unlike the Executive which is controlled by a single party. He endorsed a new educational series, "Parliament and You," a partnership between Parliament and Junior Graphic to teach approximately 50,000 children aged 10–17 about parliamentary functions and democratic governance.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. NPP official urges unity ahead of electoral area polls

    The New Patriotic Party East London Chapter Secretary has called on party members to prioritize party interests over personal interests ahead of electoral area elections scheduled for June 10–15, urging them to avoid conflict and voter apathy.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Suaman MP calls NPP to unite behind Bawumia for 2028

    Frederick Addy, Suaman MP, has urged NPP members to rally behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, to secure victory in the 2028 general election. Addy stressed that party unity at all levels is necessary to return the NPP to power.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Former Minister Endorses Dr Moomin for NPP Treasurer Post

    Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, a former Upper West Regional Minister and NPP National Council member, has endorsed Dr Issahaku Tahiru Moomin's candidacy for National Treasurer of the NPP, citing Moomin's competence, integrity, and fiscal discipline demonstrated during his tenure as Municipal Chief Executive for Wa Municipal Assembly.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Dr Kennedy criticises NPP for incomplete Afari Military Hospital

    Political activist and physician Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised the previous NPP administration for failing to complete the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in office, saying the party had no justification for the delays and should apologise. He added that the current Mahama administration should now take responsibility for completing the project.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority MPs to verify Sedina's imprisonment next week

    The Manhyia South MP and Vice Chairperson of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee says NPP members on the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee will take steps next week to verify whether former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is in prison custody. He cited government's failure to publicly disclose details about her imprisonment as fuelling public suspicion about transparency.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Akwatia MP urges accountability in Wontumi plea negotiations

    The Member of Parliament for Akwatia has called for clarity and accountability in ongoing plea negotiations involving the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who is standing trial over an alleged GH¢14.3 million loan fraud linked to the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The MP stressed that while plea bargaining is legitimate, any settlement must not obscure accountability.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. NPP unrepentant and doesn't deserve return to power

    Political analyst Dr. Arthur Kennedy declared that the NPP does not deserve to govern Ghana again, describing the party as unrepentant and warning that its return to power could undermine public confidence in the country's justice system. He expressed concern that changes in political power can influence the trajectory of high-profile criminal prosecutions.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. Prime Insight to discuss Wontumi plea deal, Sedina extradition, Mahama ratings

    Joy Prime's Saturday current affairs programme will feature panel discussions on Chairman Wontumi's plea bargain negotiations and his lawyer's withdrawal from court, the extradition and imprisonment of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, and President Mahama's latest approval ratings from the Institute of Economic Affairs.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP Sweden chair declares bid for national first vice chairman

    Richard Oti-Aboagye, founding chairman of the NPP Sweden branch since 2016, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman, citing calls from party stakeholders for unity and stronger structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Former MASLOC chief extradited to Ghana to serve sentence

    Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, former CEO of Ghana's Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has been extradited from the United States and arrived at Accra International Airport on June 9, 2026. She was taken into custody by Ghana Police Service and Ghana Prisons Service to begin serving her sentence after a multi-year absence.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. NPP tells USA branch to comply with internal election rules

    The New Patriotic Party's Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee has directed the NPP's USA branch to fully comply with rules and regulations approved by the National Council and National Executive Committee for internal elections, after the USA branch challenged the constitutionality of certain provisions relating to external branches.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Chartered accountant declares bid for NPP national treasurer

    Dr. Issahaku Moomin Tahiru, a chartered accountant and former Wa Municipal Chief Executive Officer, has announced his intention to contest for the position of National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party when nominations open. He brings experience in public financial management from roles at the Controller and Accountant General's Department, Ghana Revenue Authority, and Ghana Health Service.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  6. Tema East NPP aspirants allege irregularities in internal elections

    A group of New Patriotic Party aspirants in Tema East has called on the NPP's national leadership to halt constituency elections, alleging grave irregularities including the collection of voter ID cards and photographs with assurances of inclusion on a "pre-prepared list," and claims of intimidation and forced voting during polling station elections held three weeks ago.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  7. NPP North East Regional Secretary announces bid for chairmanship

    Sulley Sambian, North East Regional Secretary of the NPP, has declared his intention to contest the party's Regional Chairmanship position, positioning his campaign on experience and the party's prospects in the 2028 general election. Sambian is expected to face incumbent Regional Chairman Nurudeen, who was elected with 71 of 146 valid votes in May 2022.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. UK High Commissioner backs Bawumia's policy-focused politics approach

    Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's 2028 flagbearer, says the British High Commissioner commended his commitment to promoting issue-based political discourse centred on policies and ideas rather than personal attacks. Bawumia has consistently advocated for constructive debates focused on governance and development in Ghana's political space.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Bawumia discusses UK-Ghana partnership with British High Commissioner

    Former Vice President and NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with the British High Commissioner to Ghana and reaffirmed the importance of UK-Ghana partnership, highlighting his previous role as co-chair of the UK-Ghana Business Council in facilitating investments and infrastructure projects.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Chairman Wontumi's lead lawyer quits illegal mining trial twice

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, the lead lawyer for NPP Ashanti chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has walked away from defending him in an illegal mining case for the second time in over a year, citing "unseen influences" compromising the trial's integrity. The departure comes as judgment is due July 3 and as Wontumi separately seeks plea negotiations in a fraud case involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Abronye DC permitted to travel to UK for master's degree

    An Accra High Court has granted the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), permission to travel to the United Kingdom to pursue a master's programme at the University of Aberdeen, with a directive to return to Ghana by June 30, 2026, and re-deposit his passport at the court registry.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Kpando NPP members apologise for unconfirmed allegations against party

    Six NPP coordinators and members in Kpando, Volta Region, have apologised for spreading unconfirmed allegations against NPP executives regarding party fund disbursement during the December 7 general elections, saying they were misinformed and should have sought clarification through proper party channels.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Lawyer withdraws from Wontumi mining case, cites judicial process concerns

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, counsel for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has withdrawn from one of the high-profile criminal cases involving his client pending before the High Court in Accra. The lawyer cited various concerns surrounding the judicial proceedings, including questions about fairness and the court's insistence on his personal appearance despite prior notification of scheduling conflicts.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. NPP chairman Wontumi seeks plea deal in bank fraud case

    Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition NPP and a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case related to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He is simultaneously fighting two other cases concerning alleged illegal mining and running for the NPP's national chairmanship.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. Lawyer explains plea bargain outcomes beyond guilt admission

    Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has clarified that plea bargaining in Ghana's legal framework does not automatically mean admission of guilt, noting that negotiations between an accused person and the state can result in charge withdrawal, reduced sentences, or other outcomes beyond conviction.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Legal expert backs plea bargain in GH¢30m Exim Bank case

    Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has endorsed a proposed plea bargain arrangement in the Exim Bank fraud case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, arguing that recovering public funds should take priority over the accused's profile or case magnitude. Kpebu stated that plea bargaining is a legitimate legal mechanism that should be considered on its merits rather than emotions or political considerations.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. Wontumi's lawyer clarifies plea bargain request denies guilt

    Andy Appiah-Kubi, lawyer for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), says his client's initiation of plea bargain discussions in the GH¢14.3 million loan fraud case against Exim Bank does not constitute an admission of guilt, but rather an effort to resolve legal issues under Ghana's Criminal Procedure Act framework.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  9. Plea bargain in Wontumi trial risks weakening anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has warned that the increasing use of plea bargaining in corruption cases could weaken Ghana's fight against graft if not handled with transparency and strict safeguards, citing reports that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  10. Wontumi seeks plea deal in GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case

    Chairman Wontumi and two other accused have formally requested plea negotiations with the Attorney General's office in a GH₵30 million Exim Bank fraud case involving charges of defrauding by false pretenses, money laundering, and intentionally causing financial loss to a public body. Under Act 1079, a plea bargain allows an accused to plead guilty to lesser charges for a reduced sentence, subject to court approval and the Attorney General's assessment of evidence strength, state fund recovery, and public interest.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  11. Boakye Agyarko campaigns for NPP chairmanship in Central Region

    Prospective NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko held meetings with party executives in Cape Coast and Winneba on June 9, 2026, calling for unity, discipline, improved welfare for executives, and strategic reforms to strengthen the party ahead of 2028 elections.

    11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  12. GH¢7m Navrongo sports facility unfinished after nearly nine years

    A youth and sports facility in Navrongo launched in May 2018 as part of a nationwide initiative remains incomplete nearly nine years later, with the site showing deterioration, broken infrastructure, and fire damage. The Upper East Region has limited sports infrastructure, with many football clubs training on dusty fields.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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