Also known as: Mr Ahiagbah · Mr. Ahiagbah
Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party who declared his candidacy for National First Vice Chairman in July 2026.
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Joy Online
… He specifically referenced NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, whom he said had described the Chief Justice’s earlier comments as a bold statement. …
CJ’s role includes building working relationships with state institutions — NDC’s Hamza SuhuyiniJoy Online
… He specifically cited NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah, whom he said had praised the Chief Justice’s intervention and described it as a bold statement. …
NDC’s Hamza Suhuyini accuses NPP of hypocrisy over Chief Justice’s remarksJoy 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 pollJoy Online
… The poll places Kojo Fosu Boaudu in fourth position with 5.6%, followed by Masawudu Osman with 4.5% and Richard Ahiagbah with 3.8%. …
Mustapha Hamid leads NPP First Vice Chairman race in latest pollJoy Online
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has described the party’s “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration as a legitimate expression of concern over what it believes is the selective application of justice and the alleged targeting of op …
Richard Ahiagbah explains NPP Democracy Under Attack protest, calls for fairness in state investigationsJoy Online
… The NPP Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, August 5, questioned why the party should be blamed for a matter that is currently before the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation. …
“Ask Asiedu Nketia what he means” – NPP rejects claim it created Mahama third-term debateJoy Online
… Among those at the court are former NPP National Chairman Freddie Blay; the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah; Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah; Akuapem North MP, Sammy Awuku; former Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu; and Spoke …
NPP bigwigs storm court for Wontumi’s plea negotiations in GH₵30m EXIM Bank caseThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, claimed that the arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration had become too frequent and appeared to form part of a broader effort to weaken the oppo …
NPP urges members to stay focused on holding government accountableJoy Online
The National Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National First Vice Chairman, pledging to lead efforts to restore discipline, unity and stronger party structur …
Richard Ahiagbah officially declares bid for NPP National First Vice ChairmanThe Ghanaian Times
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has defended the flood management record offormer president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, arguing that it pursued long term solutions to address flooding in Accra. …
NPP defends Akufo Addo administration’s record on flood controlNDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state institutions, saying building working relationships with public bodies is an inherent responsibility of the office and should not be viewed as political involvement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visits to state institutions, saying building working relationships with public bodies is an inherent responsibility of the office and should not be viewed as political involvement.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC lawyer Hamza Suhuyini accused the NPP of hypocrisy, saying the party previously praised the Chief Justice for speaking against illegal mining but now questions his neutrality after he made comments appearing critical of the government's record on state enterprises.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
The NPP's Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah described the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a protest against selective application of justice and the alleged targeting of opposition members by state institutions. He called on investigative bodies such as EOCO to conduct their work impartially and without bias.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has rejected the NDC's claim that it manufactured the debate over President Mahama's eligibility to seek a third term, with the NPP Director of Communications saying the party should not be blamed for a matter before the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP bigwigs, including former National Chairman Freddie Blay and several MPs, attended court proceedings for plea negotiations in the case of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, involving allegations of fraudulent acquisition of a GH₵14 million facility from Ghana's EXIM Bank that has grown to GH₵30 million with accrued interest.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition New Patriotic Party has called on its members to remain disciplined and focused on holding the government accountable, claiming that arrests of opposition members under the John Mahama administration have become frequent and appear designed to weaken the opposition. The party urged supporters to avoid distractions and concentrate on issues including the rising cost of living, youth unemployment, and judicial independence.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The NPP's Director of Communications has defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, stating it pursued long-term solutions including a Cabinet Sub Committee established in 2017 and investments of more than GH¢550 million over eight years in flood relief, drainage repairs, and desilting. The administration also undertook the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project (GARID), a US$200 million World Bank-supported programme focusing on drainage construction, flood mitigation infrastructure, solid waste management, and upgrading vulnerable communities.
30 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NPP's Communications Director has called for a fact-based national conversation on Accra's recurring flooding, arguing that governments should be assessed on long-term infrastructure and planning measures rather than seasonal emergency responses. He cited the previous administration's shift toward integrated flood management strategies including drainage construction, waste management reforms, and a Flood Early Warning System.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah contended that the current administration has slowed implementation of flood mitigation projects inherited from the Akufo-Addo–Bawumia administration, which had initiated several major flood-control interventions including dredging of the Odaw River, drainage construction in multiple areas, and secured US$150 million in 2024 for the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications defended the former Akufo-Addo administration's flood management record, arguing it pursued a comprehensive long-term strategy including a 2017 Cabinet Sub-Committee and more than GH¢550 million in allocations over eight years for emergency relief and drainage work.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant in defending judicial independence following the ECOWAS Court of Justice dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's claims, arguing the development has implications for constitutional governance and democratic institutions beyond her individual case.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the NPP, expressed disappointment at the ECOWAS Court of Justice's decision to dismiss all claims brought by former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo against Ghana, arguing the ruling raises concerns about the ability of regional judicial institutions to protect public officials from political persecution.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Communications Director has called for a future government to revisit the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, whose case was dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, arguing that the matter reflects broader concerns about institutional independence and governance in Ghana.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's director of communications says the Afari Military Hospital project in Ashanti Region is 98 per cent complete as of January 2025, with remaining work estimated to cost about $500,000, and calls on the current government to allocate resources to finish and operationalise the facility.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's director of communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has described recent comments by former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong as anti-party behaviour under Article 3 of the NPP Constitution, which requires members to conduct themselves in a manner that protects and promotes the image of the party. Agyapong had criticised the NPP's failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital while in government and warned he could disclose alleged wrongdoing within the party.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah has insisted that former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu must serve her sentence if duly convicted by the courts, arguing that the public has a legitimate interest in the matter because justice is administered on behalf of citizens and must be seen to be enforced.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The NPP's Director of Communications has said there is nothing to celebrate about the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, characterizing it as straightforward enforcement of accountability rather than a milestone, and arguing she should have remained in Ghana to face justice.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, aspiring First National Vice Chairman of the NPP, has pledged to rebuild the party around its founding ideals of freedom, enterprise and the rule of law, emphasising economic empowerment and inclusive growth. The NPP will hold national executive elections from September 18 to 20, 2026.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah criticized President John Mahama for remaining silent on recent arrests of opposition party officials by state security agencies, arguing the trend raises concerns about freedom of expression and democratic governance and appears inconsistent with values the NDC defended while in opposition.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah has defended citizens' right to freely express views and warned against Ghana's "politics of insult," noting that a Chief of Staff's public apology demonstrates national rejection of disrespecting people for expressing their opinions.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Communications has warned that a growing culture of political hostility and verbal attacks is damaging Ghana's democratic gains. He called for public dialogue on the issue, emphasizing that democracy requires free exchange of ideas rather than intimidation, following a recent incident that prompted the Chief of Staff to offer a public apology.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP Director of Communications, has called for the removal of the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO, arguing that stronger action beyond the Chief of Staff's public apology is needed to address what he describes as a broader problem of "politics of insult" and to protect democratic discourse.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →